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National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
United States Coast Guard
DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026
DHS-USCG
General Information
$6,592,499
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
July 7, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
30
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$600,000
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026
Owning Agency:
DHS-USCG
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
The mission of the National RBS Program is to ensure the public has a safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating experience by implementing programs designed to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage while cooperating with environmental and national security efforts via cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations. |
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| Response Date | Jul 07, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jun 05, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Aug 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 600,000 |
| Award Floor | 50,000 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | Only projects determined to be national-in-scope are allowable. Applicants must meet one of three definitions: (1) the ability to provide RBS services in all regions per Appendix A: Grant Regional Map; (2) currently providing recreational boating services in all regions; or (3) proposing a specific plan and timeline to partner and/or contract with other national, state, and/or local organizations across all regions to provide RBS services. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 97.135: National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program
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