Opportunity Listing - State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

Agency: United States Coast Guard

Assistance Listings: 97.012 -- Boating Safety Financial Assistance

Last Updated: September 10, 2026

Description

This program is not open to the public. Eligibility is determined by federal statute. Applications can only be accepted from the designated state authority or agency.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

State governments

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233

Email

Lead Grants Management Specialist

cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
Appendix_A._FY27_Estimated_Allocation_Memo__Chart.pdf	Appendix A. FY27 Estimated Allocation Memo & Chart	Sep 10, 2026 06:00 PM UTC
Appendix_B._Program_Narrative_Template.docx	Appendix B. Program Narrative Template	Sep 10, 2026 06:00 PM UTC
Appendix_C._Equipment_List_Template.xlsx	Appendix C. Equipment List Template	Sep 10, 2026 06:01 PM UTC
Appendix_D_Annual_Performance_Report_Narrative_Guidance.docx	Appendix D Annual Performance Report Narrative Guidance	Sep 10, 2026 06:01 PM UTC
Blank_PRPII_v2014.xlsx	Blank PRPII v2014	Sep 10, 2026 06:01 PM UTC
BudgetTool2027.xls	BudgetTool2027	Sep 10, 2026 06:02 PM UTC
CGHQ_3923_Exp_08-31-2026.pdf	CGHQ_3923 Exp 08-31-2026	Sep 10, 2026 06:02 PM UTC
FY27_Estimated_Allocation_Chart.pdf	FY27 Estimated Allocation Chart	Sep 10, 2026 06:02 PM UTC
FY27_State_RBS_NOFO_Draft_2026-09-10.pdf	FY27 State RBS NOFO Draft (2026-09-10)	Sep 10, 2026 06:03 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: October 30, 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

$--

Program Funding

Expected awards

$400,000

Award Minimum

$12,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DHS-USCG-STATE-2027

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Yes

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Mandatory

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

State recreational boating safety

History

Version:

Posted date:

September 10, 2026

Archive date:

November 29, 2026