2026 Coast Guard Foundation Youth Enrichment Program Grant

2026 Coast Guard Foundation Youth Enrichment Program Grant Application

Program open application period is April 1, 2026-August 31, 2026 for the Coast Guard Foundation's youth enrichment program. Rolling deadline/as funds are available. One grant per Coast Guard member, a maximum of $500 per household per year. A completed application is not a guarantee of funding. Please email Coast Guard Foundation program manager Ms. Sage Williams (swilliams@coastguardfoundation.org) with any questions about the program or your application. No applications may be submitted before April 1, 2026.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Northeast / District 1East / District 5Southeast / District 7Heartland / District 8Great Lakes / District 9Southwest / District 11Northwest / District 13Oceania / District 14Arctic / District 17Other
Camper Information

Complete this section about the Coast Guard dependent who will benefit from the Coast Guard Foundation grant.
Dependent's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Dependent Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Relationship to Coast Guard Sponsor*
Proof of Eligibility*

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Please note: Proof of enrollment and expense detail and documentation is required if this grant request is approved.
Family Information

Complete this section with information on the Coast Guard sponsor so we can verify eligibility and communicate information on the grant request and program.
Coast Guard Member Data (Parent 1)
Employee ID*
Please do not provide your social security number.
Coast Guard Pay Grade*
(E5, E6, for example)
Coast Guard Rank*
(AMT2, BM1, for example)
Full Name of Coast Guard Member*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Coast Guard Member Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Coast Guard Member Email Address*
Second Contact (Parent/Guardian 2)

Please complete this section with secondary contact information, if available. We will include this person in phone and email communication about the grant and program.
Full Name of Second Contact

First NameLast Name
Second Contact Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Second Contact Email Address
Summer Camp/Online Enrichment Program/Technology Information

The Coast Guard Foundation youth enrichment program grant will cover eligible summer camps and online enrichment programs and technology, that will fit the individual family's need, to a maximum of $500 per Coast Guard member and household. Please list in detail how you will use the Coast Guard Foundation youth enrichment grant. Please be specific by listing camp name, online enrichment programs and technology that will help your child participate in their summer enrichment activities.
Grant amount request*
$
General, all-purpose summer camp (day or sleep-away)SportsFine and perfoming artsAcademic enrichment programsSTEM-focused camp or enrichment programTechnology - hardware like laptop, kindle, tabletOther
Summer enrichment activity description*
Include name and location of camp, or description of the online class, or type of technology you are requesting: Chromebook, iPad, Kindle, for example.
What impact will this summer camp grant have for your family?*
Upload a copy of your registration, receipt, or program flyer as documentation of your summer enrichment activity description. (Optional, but helpful.)

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2026 Coast Guard Foundation Youth Enrichment Program Grant Application

Camper Information

Family Information

Summer Camp/Online Enrichment Program/Technology Information