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DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026: National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

Closed Closed July 7, 2026 Opportunity DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$600,000
• Award floor$50,000
• Total funding$6.6 million
• Expected awards30
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

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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

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.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Past National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program awards averaged $238,302; this notice allows up to $600,000 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 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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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