National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
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
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.