National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
Agency: United States Coast Guard
Assistance Listings: 97.135 -- National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program
Last Updated: May 9, 2025
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY25_Nonprofit_RBS_NOFO_2025-05-09_FINAL.pdf | FY25 Nonprofit RBS NOFO (2025-05-09) FINAL | May 9, 2025 04:14 PM UTC |
| Appendix_A._Grant_Regional_Map.pdf | Appendix A. Grant Regional Map | May 9, 2025 04:14 PM UTC |
| Appendix_B._Budget__Budget_Narrative_Instructions.pdf | Appendix B. Budget & Budget Narrative Instructions | May 9, 2025 04:14 PM UTC |
| Appendix_C._Budget_Template.xlsx | Appendix C. Budget Template | May 9, 2025 04:15 PM UTC |
| Appendix_D._Timeline_Template.docx | Appendix D. Timeline Template | May 9, 2025 04:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: June 18, 2025
Award
$6,195,859
Program Funding
35
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Floor
$750,000
Award Ceiling
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025
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:
May 9, 2025
Archive date:
July 18, 2025
