Finance & Grants Committee

Next in-person Meeting

March 12, 2026
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
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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 
Al Johnson
Committee Chair
Al Johnson
Vermont
Executive Board Liaison
Matt Majors
Tennessee
Committee Staff
Rick Barrera

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