State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
ID: DHS-USCG-STATE-2026 • Type: Posted
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Overview
Agency
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
Grant Category
Mandatory
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
On 10/17/25 Coast Guard posted grant opportunity DHS-USCG-STATE-2026 for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program.
The grant will be issued under grant program 97.012 Boating Safety Financial Assistance.
It is expected that 56 total grants will be made.
Timing
Posted Date
Oct. 17, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
March 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 6, 2026, 11:22 a.m. EST
Version
6
Archive Date
March 27, 2026
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
State governments
Additional Info
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.
Award Sizing
Ceiling
$10,000,000
Floor
Not Listed
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
56
Contacts
Contact
Jack Roberts
Grant Management Specialist
Contact Email
Email Description
State RBS Program Contact Information
Contact Phone
(571) 607-5557