National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
The summary for the National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program grant is detailed below.
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National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard (DHS-USCG) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025 |
| Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
| CFDA Numbers: | 97.135 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | June 18th, 2025 |
| Original Application Deadline: | June 18th, 2025 |
| Posted Date: | May 9th, 2025 |
| Creation Date: | May 9th, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | July 18th, 2025 |
| Total Program Funding: | $6,195,859 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $750,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $50,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | May 9th, 2025 |
- Category Explanation
- Recreational Boating Safety
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide RBS services via at least one of the three definitions of national-in-scope. Please see page two of the NOFO for more information.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Boating Safety Division Website
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist
Phone 5716082233
Nonprofit Coordinator - More Grants from the United States Coast Guard
- • State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
- • Boating Safety Data Collection and Analysis Grant
- • National Recreational Boating Safety Survey Pre-Solicitation Notice & Call for Papers