Coast Guard Foundation Education Scholarships & Grants
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- September 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Students
- Individuals
Geography
- Connecticut
Overview
The Coast Guard Foundation provides education scholarships and grants to help U.S. Coast Guard members, spouses, and children pursue college, training, and credentials, including a "Coast Guard Spouse Grants for Education, Training" program (an "Apply Now" notice appeared Aug 31, 2026) and an annual scholarship program (2026 recipients named). Per-award amounts not stated on captured page. Applicant-facing education scholarships/grants for the Coast Guard community.
How to Apply
Apply via coastguardfoundation.org (Programs and Services / education). Scholarships and education grants help U.S. Coast Guard members, their spouses, and their children pursue college, training, and credentials; includes Coast Guard Spouse Grants for Education and Training. Watch program pages for the current application window.
What Coast Guard Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 7
- Total given
- $4.43M
- Median grant
- $375K
- Range
- $21K–$2.33M
- <1% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, where this grant's project is located.
- By dollars: District of Columbia >99%, Connecticut <1%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New London, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
United States Coast Guard · Washington, DC
To improve morale and district support
$2.33M
National Coast Guard Museum Association Inc · New London, CT
To support the cg museum's mission
$25K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Veterans
- Education
Project Locations
- CT
Categories
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