This grant, offered by the National Recreational Boating Safety Program, is designed to significantly reduce accidents, injuries, and fatalities on America’s waterways. Its primary purpose is to ensure a safer, more enjoyable experience for the boating public. The program also aims to bolster the involvement of nonprofit organizations in boating safety initiatives, fostering greater consistency and collective effort across various safety programs. This grant is for nonprofit organizations seeking to contribute effectively to national boating safety goals, ultimately creating a more secure aquatic environment for everyone. The National Recreational Boating Safety Program is offering this grant to advance critical safety measures and promote widespread participation in boating safety efforts across the nation.
Opportunity ID: 358897
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-USCG-NONPROFIT-2025 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | Recreational Boating Safety |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.135 — National Nonprofit Organization Recreational Boating Safety Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 09, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 09, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,195,859 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide RBS services via at least one of the three definitions of national-in-scope. Please see page two of the NOFO for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | United States Coast Guard |
| Description: |
The purpose of the National RBS Program is to reduce the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths on America’s waterways and to provide a safe enjoyable experience for the boating public. The program also encourages greater nonprofit organization participation and uniformity in boating safety efforts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Boating Safety Division Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cynthia Dudzinski
Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233 Email:cynthia.m.dudzinski@uscg.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 358897 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> FY25 Nonprofit RBS NOFO (2025-05-09) FINAL.pdf
Folder 358897 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> Appendix D. Timeline Template.pdf
Folder 358897 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> Appendix A. Grant Regional Map.pdf
Folder 358897 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> Appendix C. Budget Template.pdf
Folder 358897 Full Announcement-NOFO & Appendices -> Appendix B. Budget & Budget Narrative Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cynthia Dudzinski Lead Grants Management Specialist Phone 5716082233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.135 | PKG00290710 | May 09, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358897 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
358897 SF424A-1.0.pdf
358897 SF424B-1.1.pdf
358897 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358897 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358897 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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