National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
Agency: United States Coast Guard
- 97.012 -- Boating Safety Financial Assistance
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The purpose of the National RBS Program is to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths on America’s waterways and to provide a safe enjoyable experience for the boating public. The program also encourages greater nonprofit organization participation and uniformity in boating safety efforts.
This competition is only open to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status, other than institutions of higher education. Please review Section C. Eligibility Information before submitting an application.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Nonprofit Coordinator
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY21_Nonprofit_RBS_FAQs_2020-01-05.pdf | FAQs 2020-01-05 | Jan 5, 2021 10:10 PM UTC |
| FY21_Nonprofit_RBS_NOFO.pdf | FY21 Nonprofit RBS NOFO (2020-11-10) | Nov 10, 2020 10:49 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: January 28, 2021
Award
$4,560,348
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-USCG-2021-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Recreational Boating Safety
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
November 10, 2020
Archive date:
January 28, 2021
