National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

DHS-USCG Posted DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026

Description

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.

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.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$50,000.00
Award Ceiling
$600,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$6,592,499.00
Expected Awards
30
Key Dates
Posted
June 5, 2026
Closes
July 7, 2026
Archive Date
August 6, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
United States Coast Guard
Agency Code
DHS-USCG
Funding Instrument
Other