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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

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

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide RBS services via at least one of the three definitions of national-in-scope. Please see page two of the NOFO for more information.

Grantor contact information

Description

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233

Email

Nonprofit Coordinator

cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast 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

Boating Safety Division Website

Closing: June 18, 2025

Application process

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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:

No

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

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