DHS-USCG-STATE-2027: 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 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$12.0 million
- Award floor$400,000
- Expected awards55
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-USCG-STATE-2026 | October 17, 2025 | Closed March 13, 2026 | Closed |
| DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 | July 8, 2024 | Closed January 30, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 30, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 29, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Boating Safety Financial Assistance awards averaged $1.6 million; this notice allows up to $12.0 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
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.
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-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.
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