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State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

United States Coast Guard

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OpenLast verified: 2026-09-18

About This Grant

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.

Grant Summary

State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program is a United States Coast Guard grant providing $400K to $12M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-10-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$400K$12M

Deadline

2026-10-30

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program from United States Coast Guard, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to United States Coast Guard before the deadline.
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State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?

State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program is offered by United States Coast Guard and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program provide?

State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program provides between $400K and $12M per award from United States Coast Guard. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program deadline?

Applications for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program are due 2026-10-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, United States Coast Guard, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?

To apply for State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from United States Coast Guard.

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