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National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

United States Coast Guard

Foundation

Funding Amount

$50K – $600K

Deadline

July 7, 2026

22 days left

Number of Awards

30

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicant Types

nonprofits_non_higher_education_with_501c3

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.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

other

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