Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS USCG 2011 001
Apply for DHS USCG 2011 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 "Non Profit Boating Safety 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 Dec 1, 2010 and posted on Nov 5, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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 Non Profit Boating Safety Program is a discretionary U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) grant opportunity created under the authority of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, later recodified in Title 46 of the United States Code. The underlying purpose of this law was to give the USCG stronger tools to respond to the rapid expansion of recreational boating in the United States. That expansion drove the need for nationwide efforts around safer boat construction standards, systems for addressing and correcting defects, clearer requirements for boat operators, and a structured approach to financial assistance that supports boating safety work across the country.
Most of the federal boating safety financial assistance referenced in this opportunity is normally distributed to states and eligible U.S. territories through a formula set in law, reflecting the idea that much of boating safety enforcement and education happens at the state level. This specific grant opportunity covers the portion of those funds that can be reserved for national-level nonprofit work. Under 46 USC Part 131, the Coast Guard may set aside up to 5 percent of the total annual state financial assistance amount to make awards to eligible national nonprofit public service organizations. The intent is to strengthen the National Recreational Boating Safety Program by funding activities that are national in scope and that complement state and territorial boating safety programs rather than replace them.
The program is offered as a grant (not a contract), and it is categorized in federal listings under CFDA number 97.012, Boating Safety Financial Assistance. The funding opportunity number is DHS-USCG-2011-001, titled Non Profit Boating Safety Program. The posting date for the opportunity was November 5, 2010, with an application closing date of January 28, 2011 (archived February 27, 2011). The estimated total funding amount listed is $6,000,000, and the opportunity anticipated approximately 40 awards, suggesting the Coast Guard expected to distribute funds across multiple qualified nonprofit recipients rather than a small number of large awards. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated, meaning applicants were not required by the announcement to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, explicitly excluding institutions of higher education from eligibility under this specific listing. The funding activity category is labeled as “Other,†with the clarification that it is for boating safety program activities. While the announcement summary does not list specific project types, the statutory context and program framing indicate the grants are meant to support national recreational boating safety efforts, which commonly include public safety education and outreach, development or dissemination of training and best practices, national coordination initiatives that support state programs, and other public service activities aligned with the Coast Guard’s boating safety mission.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or application package, the listed contact was Carlin Hertz, Non Profit Grants Coordinator, reachable by phone at 202-372-1060. The opportunity also referenced an additional information link described as the “National Non Profit Public Service Organization Boating Safety Program Application Package,†which would typically contain the detailed requirements, allowable activities, application instructions, and any reporting expectations tied to the awards.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Non Profit Boating Safety Program (USCG)
What is the Non Profit Boating Safety Program?
The Non Profit Boating Safety Program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). It supports national-level, nonprofit public service work that strengthens recreational boating safety in the United States.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is a grant, not a contract.
What legal authority creates or supports this grant program?
The opportunity is created under the authority of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, later recodified in Title 46 of the United States Code. The set-aside for national nonprofit organizations is described under 46 USC Part 131.
What is the main purpose of the underlying law and program?
The underlying law and program are intended to strengthen nationwide recreational boating safety efforts. The context provided points to needs created by growth in recreational boating, including safer boat construction standards, systems to address defects, clearer operator requirements, and financial assistance to support boating safety work across the country.
How is this funding different from typical boating safety funding distributed to states?
Most boating safety financial assistance is distributed to states and eligible U.S. territories through a formula set in law. This specific opportunity covers the portion of those funds that may be reserved for national-level nonprofit work, intended to complement (not replace) state and territorial boating safety programs.
How much funding can be set aside for national nonprofit awards?
Under 46 USC Part 131, the Coast Guard may set aside up to 5 percent of the total annual state financial assistance amount to make awards to eligible national nonprofit public service organizations.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this program is 97.012, Boating Safety Financial Assistance.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-USCG-2011-001, titled "Non Profit Boating Safety Program."
When was the opportunity posted, and when did it close?
The posting date was November 5, 2010. The application closing date was January 28, 2011. The opportunity was archived on February 27, 2011.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $6,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 40 awards, indicating the Coast Guard expected to distribute funds across multiple qualified nonprofit recipients.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided. The announcement did not require applicants to contribute a specified percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility under this specific listing.
What type of activities does the grant support?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," clarified as boating safety program activities. While specific project types are not listed in the summary, the program framing indicates the grants are intended to support national recreational boating safety efforts that complement state and territorial programs.
Does the summary list specific allowable projects or detailed requirements?
No. The summary does not list specific project types or detailed requirements. It references an application package that would typically contain allowable activities, application instructions, detailed requirements, and reporting expectations.
What does it mean that projects should be "national in scope"?
Based on the description provided, the intent is to fund activities that operate at a national level and strengthen the National Recreational Boating Safety Program, while complementing state and territorial boating safety programs rather than replacing them.
How can applicants get help accessing the full announcement or application package?
Applicants needing help were directed to contact Carlin Hertz, Non Profit Grants Coordinator, by phone at 202-372-1060.
What additional documentation is referenced for applicants?
The opportunity references an additional information link described as the "National Non Profit Public Service Organization Boating Safety Program Application Package," which would typically include detailed requirements and instructions.
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