other · DHS-USCG
State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
United States Coast Guard · DHS-USCG-STATE-2027
Award Range
$400K – $12.0M
Expected Awards
55
Deadline
October 30, 2026
What This Grant Funds
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.
Attachments
Appendix A. FY27 Estimated Allocation Memo & Chart
Appendix_A._FY27_Estimated_Allocation_Memo__Chart.pdf
Appendix B. Program Narrative Template
Appendix_B._Program_Narrative_Template.docx
Appendix C. Equipment List Template
Appendix_C._Equipment_List_Template.xlsx
Appendix D Annual Performance Report Narrative Guidance
Appendix_D_Annual_Performance_Report_Narrative_Guidance.docx
Blank PRPII v2014
Blank_PRPII_v2014.xlsx
BudgetTool2027
BudgetTool2027.xls
CGHQ_3923 Exp 08-31-2026
CGHQ_3923_Exp_08-31-2026.pdf
FY27 Estimated Allocation Chart
FY27_Estimated_Allocation_Chart.pdf
FY27 State RBS NOFO Draft (2026-09-10)
FY27_State_RBS_NOFO_Draft_2026-09-10.pdf
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $400K
- Maximum Award
- $12.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 55
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- cooperative_agreement
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233
cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.milReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov