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.
Open for applications
State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
United States Coast Guard · Opportunity number DHS-USCG-STATE-2027
View the official notice on Grants.gov
14 days left
(deadline Oct 30, 2026)
Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 |
|---|---|
| Agency | United States Coast Guard Department of Homeland Security |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 97.012 |
| Posted | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Deadline | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $12,000,000 |
| Award floor | $400,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 55 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Cooperative agreement |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | Oct 15, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
Who should take a closer look
- State governments
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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