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
Description
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
Grantor contact information
Description
Nonprofit Coordinator
Documents
| File name | Description | Last 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_C._Budget_Template.xlsx | Appendix C. Budget Template | May 9, 2025 04:15 PM UTC |
| Appendix_B._Budget__Budget_Narrative_Instructions.pdf | Appendix B. Budget & Budget Narrative Instructions | 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_D._Timeline_Template.docx | Appendix D. Timeline Template | May 9, 2025 04:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: July 18, 2025
Award
$6,195,859
Program Funding
35
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$750,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025
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:
1
Posted date:
May 9, 2025
Archive date:
July 18, 2025
