The State’s Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program offers funding to advance initiatives aimed at enhancing safety within recreational boating. This grant is exclusively available to designated state authorities or agencies, serving the critical purpose of bolstering state-level efforts in promoting safe boating practices, education, and enforcement. The program emphasizes the importance of state involvement in comprehensive boating safety strategies. Applications from organizations that are not officially recognized or designated as the appropriate state authority will be automatically rejected, underscoring the strict eligibility requirements. Interested state agencies must ensure their applications fully comply with all guidelines. The deadline for submitting proposals for this vital grant is January 30, 2025.
Opportunity ID: 355284
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2025 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Submission extension required | Dec 19, 2024 | |
| Submission extension required. | Jul 08, 2024 | |
| Submission extension required | Jul 08, 2024 | |
| Reopened for those needing an extension | Jul 08, 2024 | |
| Updated award floor and ceiling | Jul 08, 2024 | |
| Jul 08, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2025 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 30, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 29, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 31, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-STATE-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.012 — Boating Safety Financial Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2024 States that require programmatic approval and/or signed award agreements prior to October 1st are strongly encouraged to submit their applications by August 31, 2024. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $56 |
| Award Floor: | $56 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
Only the designated state authority or agency may apply for funding. Applications from organizations that are not approved will be rejected. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> BudgetTool2025.pdf
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> Appendix A. Annual Performance Report Narrative Guidance.pdf
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> COMDTPUB 16755.3B STATE GUIDE 03012022.pdf
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> FY25 State RBS NOFO (2024-07-08).pdf
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> FY 2025 Estimated Allocation Chart.pdf
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> Program Narrative Bullet Points.pdf
Folder 355284 Full Announcement-Application Documents -> Equipment List Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Email: cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.012 | PKG00287282 | Jan 30, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355284 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355284 SF424D-1.1.pdf
355284 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
355284 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
355284 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355284 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355284 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
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