State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program is offered by United States Coast Guard . Max award: $12,000,000. Applications close on Oct 30, 2026.
| Opportunity number | DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 |
|---|---|
| Agency | United States Coast Guard |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Closes | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $12,000,000 |
| Award floor | $400,000 |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | 55 |
| Who can apply | State governments |
| Category | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
Summary (excerpt)
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.…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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