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National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

United States Coast Guard · DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026

Closed

Award Range

$50K – $600K

Total Program Funding

$6.6M

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 7, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program. United States Coast Guard . 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... $50,000-$600,000 per award; $6,592,499 total program funding; ~30 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Only projects determined to be national-in-scope are allowable
•Deadline: 2026-07-07

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

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FY26 Nonprofit RBS NOFO (2026-06-05)

FY26_Nonprofit_RBS_NOFO_2026-06-05.pdf

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Appendix A. Grant Regional Map

Appendix_A._Grant_Regional_Map.pdf

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Appendix B. Budget & Budget Narrative Instructions

Appendix_B._Budget__Budget_Narrative_Instructions.pdf

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Appendix C. Budget Template

Appendix_C._Budget_Template.xlsx

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Appendix D. Timeline Template

Appendix_D._Timeline_Template.docx

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Appendix E. Areas of Interest

Appendix_E._Areas_of_Interest.pdf

Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $50K
Maximum Award: $600K
Total Program Funding: $6.6M
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 5, 2026

Application Deadline: July 7, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233

cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil

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