DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025: National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of United States Coast Guard notices from 2025.
United States Coast Guard offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $6.2 million in total. Applications closed on June 18, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 9, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$6.2 million
- Expected awards35
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026 | June 5, 2026 | Closed July 7, 2026 | Closed |
| DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2024 | January 9, 2024 | Closed March 20, 2024 | Closed |
| DHS-USCG-2023-001 | March 20, 2023 | Closed May 22, 2023 | Closed |
| DHS-USCG-2022-001 | December 2, 2021 | Closed February 11, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 9, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 18, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 18, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program awards averaged $238,302; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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.
Who has won National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program (97.135) awarded $6.2 million across 26 grant awards, an average of $238,302 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Inc | Kentucky | 6 | $1.5 million |
| Water Sports Foundation, Inc. | Florida | 6 | $1.4 million |
| National Safe Boating Council Inc | Florida | 5 | $1.1 million |
| American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. | Maryland | 2 | $640,000 |
| Sea Tow Foundation, Inc. | New York | 1 | $400,000 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025 still open?
No. It closed on June 18, 2025.
Who can apply for National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?
United States Coast Guard accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?
Closed June 18, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $750,000 each. About $6.2 million in total across about 35 awards.
Who has won National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, Inc, Water Sports Foundation, Inc., National Safe Boating Council Inc. The program made 26 awards worth $6.2 million in that time.
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