OpenFederal grantDHS-USCG-STATE-2027

State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program

United States Coast GuardCloses Oct 30, 2026(17 days left)$400,000 – $12,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal Coast Guard program that funds state recreational boating safety work such as enforcement, education, equipment, and training. Only the designated state boating authority or agency can apply; businesses, nonprofits, and individuals are barred by statute. If you are not a state government applying through your designated authority, do not bother.

Best for
State boating safety authorities, State agencies designated to administer recreational boating safety programs, State governments running boating enforcement, education, or training
Not for
Small businesses and for-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals and local or tribal governments
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Equipment, Training, Technical assistance
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
$400,000 – $12,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-10-30.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $400,000 to $12,000,000, with about 55 awards expected. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the designated state boating authority or agency can apply. Eligibility is set by federal statute, and applications from the public, businesses, or nonprofits are not accepted.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. This program is open only to state governments, so sole proprietors and single-member LLCs cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. Nonprofits are not eligible; only the designated state authority or agency may apply.

Summary

Statutory formula-style program open only to the designated state boating authority or agency; not open to the public, businesses, or nonprofits. Funds support state recreational boating safety activities such as enforcement, education, equipment, and training, with cost sharing required.

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation
  • Safety

Program contact

Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialistcynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil5716082233

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