Submission Deadline 07/07/2026
Fiscal Capacity $6,592,499
| Opportunity Number | DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2026 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DHS-USCG |
| Application Deadline | 07/07/2026 |
| Award Amount | $6,592,499 |
| Status | Posted |
| Sector | Default |
| Award Floor | $50,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Not Required |
Fiscal Parameters & Taxonomy
Authority DHS-USCG
Status Posted
Who Can Apply
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility Intelligence
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.
Program Description
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.
CFDA Programs
97.135 National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program
Agency Contact
Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233
✉ cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil📞 5716082233
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