Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS USCG 2012 001
Apply for DHS USCG 2012 001
- The United States Coast Guard in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2012 Non Profit Boating Safety Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.012 Boating Safety Financial Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 14, 2011 and posted on Oct 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 27, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2012 Non Profit Boating Safety Grant Program was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to support nationwide recreational boating safety efforts led by qualified nonprofit organizations. The program traces back to the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, later recodified under Title 46 of the United States Code, which expanded the USCG's role in responding to the rapid growth of recreational boating. That law strengthened federal authority and programs related to recreational boat construction standards, oversight of defect corrections, operator requirements, and a system of financial assistance intended to build cooperation between the USCG and state boating safety programs.
Most boating safety financial assistance funding is distributed to states and eligible U.S. territories according to a formula set in law. This particular grant opportunity reflects a special provision in 46 USC Part 131 allowing the USCG to reserve up to 5 percent of the annual state financial assistance total for awards to eligible national nonprofit public service organizations. The purpose of setting aside these funds is to support activities aligned with the National Recreational Boating Safety Program, typically meaning efforts that have broad, multi-state or national impact rather than local-only programming. In other words, the grant is meant to complement the state formula grants by funding nonprofit-driven initiatives that can scale, coordinate, or amplify boating safety outcomes across jurisdictions.
For FY 2012, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-USCG-2012-001) anticipated making approximately 35 awards with an estimated total funding level of $5,700,000. The funding instrument was a grant, categorized under a boating safety grant activity area (listed as "Other" with the clarification "Boating Safety Grant"). The associated CFDA number was 97.012, Boating Safety Financial Assistance. Importantly for applicants, the listing indicated no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the program did not require the nonprofit to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, though applicants would still generally be expected to present reasonable, allowable budgets consistent with federal grant rules.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on October 13, 2011, with a closing deadline of January 27, 2012, and it was later archived on February 26, 2012. The USCG provided a point of contact for access or application questions: Carlin Hertz, Non Profit Grants Coordinator, at (202) 372-1060 or carlin.r.hertz@uscg.mil.
FY 2012 Non Profit Boating Safety Grant Program (DHS-USCG-2012-001) - FAQs
What is the FY 2012 Non Profit Boating Safety Grant Program?
It was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to support nationwide recreational boating safety efforts led by qualified nonprofit organizations.
Which federal agency administered this grant opportunity?
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) administered the program.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DHS-USCG-2012-001.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The purpose was to support activities aligned with the National Recreational Boating Safety Program, typically emphasizing broad, multi-state or national impact rather than efforts that are local-only.
How does this nonprofit grant relate to boating safety funding that goes to states?
Most boating safety financial assistance is distributed to states and eligible U.S. territories according to a statutory formula. This opportunity reflects a special provision that allows the USCG to reserve up to 5 percent of the annual state financial assistance total for awards to eligible national nonprofit public service organizations, complementing state formula grants with nonprofit-driven initiatives that can scale or coordinate across jurisdictions.
What law is this program associated with?
The program traces back to the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, later recodified under Title 46 of the United States Code. The opportunity also references 46 USC Part 131 as the authority permitting the set-aside for national nonprofit awards.
What types of activities did the underlying boating safety law strengthen or expand?
The law strengthened federal authority and programs related to recreational boat construction standards, oversight of defect corrections, operator requirements, and a system of financial assistance intended to build cooperation between the USCG and state boating safety programs.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2012?
The opportunity estimated a total funding level of $5,700,000 for FY 2012.
About how many awards did the USCG anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making approximately 35 awards.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 97.012, Boating Safety Financial Assistance.
How was the activity area categorized in the listing?
The activity area was listed as "Other" with the clarification "Boating Safety Grant."
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The program did not require a nonprofit to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
If there was no match requirement, did applicants still need a budget?
Yes. While no cost-sharing or matching was required, applicants would still generally be expected to present reasonable, allowable budgets consistent with federal grant rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded.
Was this a nationwide program or focused on local efforts?
It was intended to support nationwide recreational boating safety efforts and generally emphasized multi-state or national impact rather than local-only programming.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 13, 2011.
What was the application closing deadline?
The closing deadline was January 27, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 26, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for access or application questions?
The listed point of contact was Carlin Hertz, Non Profit Grants Coordinator.
How could applicants contact the USCG point of contact?
By phone at (202) 372-1060 or by email at carlin.r.hertz@uscg.mil.
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