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National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Nonprofit eligible

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist has posted this community grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 7, 2026. It provides awards up to $50K–$600K.

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Deadline
Jul 7, 2026
Award amount
Up to $50K–$600K
Expected awards
30
Posted
Jun 5, 2026
Opportunity number
DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026
CFDA
97.135

Opportunity description

The mission of the National RBS Program is to ensure the public has a safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating experience by implementing programs designed to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage while cooperating with environmental and national security efforts via cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

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.

Funding

Award floor
$50K
Award ceiling
$600K

Agency contact

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233

cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil

Where to apply

Submission is handled entirely on Grants.gov. Open the official listing below to see the full notice, required forms, and the authoritative deadline.

Official Grants.gov listing

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