COA Local Branch Educational Support

The Education and Training Committee of the Commissioned Officers Foundation (COF) provides funding to support Commissioned Officer Association (COA) local branches for activities related to public health education and training.

Geographic Scope: National (all interested COA local branches)

Funding Distribution: Funds are allocated for specific fiscal years and distributed on a rolling basis until that year's funding is depleted.

Eligible Uses:

• Training needs of a branch
• Public educational events for the general community

Application and Approval Process:

• Applications reviewed by COF Education and Training Committee
• Branch notified of committee's decision within three weeks of submission
• All branches encouraged to apply, regardless of size

Reporting Requirements:

• Branches must maintain records of how funds are obligated
• Applicants must complete a short close-out report within three months of completion of planned event

Application Process

1. Submission:
   • Complete application form
   • Rolling basis submissions accepted
2. Review Timeline:
   • Applications reviewed by Education and Training Committee
   • Decision notification within three weeks of submission
3. Post-Approval Requirements:
   • Maintain records of fund obligations
   • Complete close-out report within three months of event completion
4. Required Documents:
   • Application form
   • Final Report Template
   • Application Criteria documentation