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.
4/2 update: We have expended all allocated funds for DISTRICT EAST (DISTRICT 5.) If you applied for a youth enrichment program grant on or after the 2nd, CGF program staff will reach out on the status of your application.

4/3 update: We have expended all allocated funds for DISTRICT NORTHEAST (DISTRICT 1.) If you applied for a youth enrichment program grant on or after the 3rd, CGF program staff will reach out on the status of your application.

4/3 update: We have expended all allocated funds for DISTRICT SOUTHEAST (DISTRICT 7.) If you applied for a youth enrichment program grant on or after the 3rd, CGF program staff will reach out on the status of your application.

4/3 update: We have expended all allocated funds for DISTRICT HEARTLAND (DISTRICT 8.) If you applied for a youth enrichment program grant on or after the 3rd, CGF program staff will reach out on the status of your application.

4/4 update: We have expended all allocated funds for DISTRICT SOUTHWEST (DISTRICT 11.) If you applied for a youth enrichment program grant on or after the 4th, CGF program staff will reach out on the status of your application.

5/27 update: We have expended all allocated funds for DISTRICT GREAT LAKES (DISTRICT 9), DISTRICT NORTHWEST (DISTRICT 13), DISTRICT OCEANIA (DISTRICT 14), DISTRICT ARCTIC (DISTRICT 17.) If you applied for a youth enrichment program grant on or after the 27th, CGF program staff will reach out on the status of your application.

If you missed the opportunity to apply for a youth enrichment program grant this year, let us know by clicking here. This will help us plan better in the future.
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Eligibility: This program is open to Coast Guard families in all Coast Guard districts. Select your location based on where you currently live. **If your current district is not listed here, applications for that district are no longer being accepted.**

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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
$
What category best describes the summer program the grant will support?

Other
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