Opportunity Listing - National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

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: June 5, 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

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233

Email

Nonprofit Coordinator Email

cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
FY26_Nonprofit_RBS_NOFO_2026-06-05.pdf	FY26 Nonprofit RBS NOFO (2026-06-05)	Jun 5, 2026 02:23 PM UTC
Appendix_A._Grant_Regional_Map.pdf	Appendix A. Grant Regional Map	Jun 5, 2026 02:23 PM UTC
Appendix_B._Budget__Budget_Narrative_Instructions.pdf	Appendix B. Budget & Budget Narrative Instructions	Jun 5, 2026 02:24 PM UTC
Appendix_C._Budget_Template.xlsx	Appendix C. Budget Template	Jun 5, 2026 02:24 PM UTC
Appendix_D._Timeline_Template.docx	Appendix D. Timeline Template	Jun 5, 2026 02:24 PM UTC
Appendix_E._Areas_of_Interest.pdf	Appendix E. Areas of Interest	Jun 5, 2026 02:24 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Program Website

Closing: July 7, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$6,592,499

Program Funding

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$600,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026

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:

Posted date:

June 5, 2026

Archive date:

August 6, 2026