DHS-USCG-STATE-2026: State 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 $10.0 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 56 awards. Applications closed on March 13, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 6, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Expected awards56
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 | September 10, 2026 | Closed October 30, 2026 | Closed |
| DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 | July 8, 2024 | Closed January 30, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | October 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 13, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 27, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
This program is not open to the public. Eligibility is determined by federal statute. Applications can only be accepted from the designated state authority or agency.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Boating Safety Financial Assistance awards averaged $1.6 million; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (95% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected.
Who has won Boating Safety Financial Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Boating Safety Financial Assistance (97.012) awarded $616 million across 382 grant awards, an average of $1.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | Florida | 5 | $50.2 million |
| Department of Natural Resources | Michigan | 5 | $33.7 million |
| State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Maryland | 5 | $23.7 million |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Department | Texas | 5 | $23.2 million |
| California Department of Parks & Recreation | California | 4 | $22.4 million |
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-STATE-2026 still open?
No. It closed on March 13, 2026.
Who can apply for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?
United States Coast Guard accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?
Closed March 13, 2026. 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 $10.0 million each.
Who has won Boating Safety Financial Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The program made 382 awards worth $616 million in that time.
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