State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
Agency: United States Coast Guard
Assistance Listings: 97.012 -- Boating Safety Financial Assistance
Last Updated: October 17, 2025
Description
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grant Management Specialist
Phone 571-608-2233
State RBS Program Contact Information
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix_A._Annual_Performance_Report_Narrative_Guidance.pdf | Appendix A. Annual Performance Report Narrative Guidance | Oct 17, 2025 02:18 PM UTC |
| Blank_PRPII_v2014.xlsx | PRPII | Oct 17, 2025 02:19 PM UTC |
| BudgetTool2026.xls | Budget Tool 2026 | Nov 4, 2025 04:12 PM UTC |
| CGHQ_3923_Exp_08-31-2026.pdf | CGHQ 3923 | Oct 17, 2025 02:20 PM UTC |
| COMDTPUB_16755.3B_STATE_GUIDE_03012022.pdf | State Guide | Oct 17, 2025 02:21 PM UTC |
| Equipment_List_Template.xlsx | Equipment List Template | Oct 17, 2025 02:21 PM UTC |
| FY_2026_Estimated_Allocation_Memo_to_the_States.pdf | FY 2026 Estimated Allocation Memo | Oct 17, 2025 02:22 PM UTC |
| Program_Narrative_Bullet_Points.docx | Program Narrative Bullet Points | Oct 17, 2025 02:23 PM UTC |
| FY26_State_RBS_NOFO_2025-10-17.pdf | FY26 State RBS NOFO (2025-10-17) | Oct 17, 2025 02:24 PM UTC |
| NOFO_Addendum_State_RBS_FY_2026.pdf | NOFO Addendum State RBS FY2026 | Oct 23, 2025 02:34 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: December 17, 2025
Award
$--
Program Funding
56
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$10,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-USCG-STATE-2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Boating Safety Financial Assistance
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
October 17, 2025
Archive date:
December 18, 2025
