Finance & Grants Committee

Next in-person Meeting

March 2027
Lexington, Kentucky

About the Finance and Grants Committee

The Finance and Grants Committee focuses on best practices and resources for state Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) grants management and financial interactions with the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division.

Federal Grants Resources

A collection of Federal Grants videos highlighting best practices, tools, and guidance for managing state Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) grants and navigating financial interactions with the U.S. Coast Guard Boating Safety Division. Developed in cooperation between NASBLA and the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety and curated by the NASBLA Finance & Grants Committee.

State RBS Program Grant Applications	National RBS Program State Financial Update	Vessel Registration - Common RBS Compliance Issues & Questions	RBS Grant Form Tool

Using the Budget Tool – The Prequel	Grant Form Tool & Budget Tool: A Peek Behind the Curtain	How to Prepare for a Desk Review and Site Visit	How to Get the Most Out of Your State Dollars

Writing a Better Application Narrative	Grant Reporting: Performance Report Part II	Grant Narrative Writing