State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

Agency: United States Coast Guard

97.012 -- Boating Safety Financial Assistance

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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

Email

State RBS Program Contact Information

Cynthia.M.Dudzinski@uscg.mil

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

Archived: March 27, 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

$--

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:

Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

Boating Safety Financial Assistance

History

Version:

Posted date:

October 17, 2025

Archive date:

March 27, 2026