National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

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.

Program Details

United States Coast Guard is a federal agency that offers the National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program grant program to support environment energy. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by United States Coast Guard through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with United States Coast Guard or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $50K – $600K. Applications are due by July 7, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports environment energy. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with United States Coast Guard before applying.

Award details

Award range: $50K – $600K. Applications close on July 7, 2026.

Categories

Environment Energy