State Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Grant Program
Open. Closes October 30, 2026, 8 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by United States Coast Guard , opportunity number DHS-USCG-STATE-2027.
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Notice facts
| Agency | United States Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-USCG-STATE-2027 |
| Assistance listing | 97.012 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Other |
| Posted | September 10, 2026 |
| Closes | October 30, 2026 |
| Award range | $400,000 to $12,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 55 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | State governments |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- Appendix A. FY27 Estimated Allocation Memo & Chart.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- Appendix B. Program Narrative Template.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Appendix C. Equipment List Template.xlsx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Appendix D Annual Performance Report Narrative Guidance.docx (Other Supporting Documents)
- Blank PRPII v2014.xlsx (Other Supporting Documents)
- BudgetTool2027.xls (Other Supporting Documents)
- CGHQ_3923 Exp 08-31-2026.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- FY27 Estimated Allocation Chart.pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
- FY27 State RBS NOFO Draft (2026-09-10).pdf (Other Supporting Documents)
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