National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Other
- Eligible applicants
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- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Coast Guard, a component of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking applications for the National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths on America's waterways and provide a safe boating experience for the public. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Key requirements include submitting a comprehensive application by June 18, 2025, addressing strategic plan initiatives, national scope, filling safety gaps, project feasibility, organizational capacity, marketing strategy, and budget justification. The evaluation criteria focus on these factors, as well as addressing cost reasonableness.
The funding amount for this grant program is approximately $6,195,859, with the intent to make 25-35 awards. The period of performance will run from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026. The grants will support comprehensive boating safety initiatives across the United States, including the continental U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Hawaii, as indicated by the Grant Regional Map.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix D. Timeline Template.docx | DOCX document | |
| Appendix C. Budget Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Appendix B. Budget & Budget Narrative Instructions.pdf | ||
| Appendix A. Grant Regional Map.pdf | ||
| FY25 Nonprofit RBS NOFO (2025-05-09) FINAL.pdf |
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