Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

United States Coast Guard
DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026
Application Deadline
Jul 7, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$600,000
Total Program Funding
$6,592,499

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The United States Coast Guard is seeking nonprofit partners for the National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program, a cooperative agreement program that supports recreational boating safety. The program funds national recreational boating safety services intended to reduce loss of life, personal injury, and property damage while supporting environmental and national security efforts. Eligible projects must be national in scope, and applicants must be able to serve all regions, already provide services in all regions, or present a specific plan and timeline to partner or contract across all regions. The opportunity has no matching requirement, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $600,000 and an estimated 30 awards available; applications are due July 7, 2026, with contact information provided for Cynthia Dudzinski at the Coast Guard and the program website for additional details.

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status
Additional Eligibility Information

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.

Grant Documents

6 Files

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 5, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineJul 7, 2026
expiryArchive DateAug 6, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$600,000
Award Floor
$50,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$6,592,499
Expected Awards
30
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
United States Coast Guard(DHS-USCG)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

97.135

Official Sources