National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
About This Grant
<p><span style="color: rgb(27, 27, 27);">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.</span></p>
Grant Summary
National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program is a United States Coast Guard grant providing $50K to $600K for nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-07-07 (closing in 1 day). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 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.
How to Apply
$50K–$600K
2026-07-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program from United States Coast Guard , checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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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National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?
National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program is offered by United States Coast Guard and is generally open to nonprofit. 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 National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program provide?
National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program provides between $50K and $600K 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 National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program deadline?
Applications for National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program are due 2026-07-07 (closing in 1 day). 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 National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program?
To apply for National Nonprofit Organization 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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