# State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-uscg-state-2027-state-recreational-boating-safety-rbs-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363847

> United States Coast Guard offered grants of up to $12.0 million (at least $400,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make about 55 awards. Applications closed on October 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 |
| Agency | United States Coast Guard |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $12.0 million |
| Award floor | $400,000 |
| Expected awards | 55 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.012 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 still open?

No. It closed on October 30, 2026.

### Who can apply for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?

United States Coast Guard accepted applications from state and local governments.

### What is the deadline for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?

Closed October 30, 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 $12.0 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.