National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
DHS-USCG Posted DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026
Close Date:
July 7, 2026
Deadline passed
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.
Actions
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