Koa Kai Award - Annapolis
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Geography
- Focus Areas: Recognition of sailors who have demonstrated exceptional professional competence based on:
Other requirements
- Navy enlisted sailors (E-6 and junior)
- Must be stationed in Annapolis, MD
- Must be attached to NSA Annapolis or the Naval Academy
- Watch team back up
Overview
Geographic Scope: Annapolis, Maryland
Eligibility:
- Navy enlisted sailors (E-6 and junior)
- Must be stationed in Annapolis, MD
- Must be attached to NSA Annapolis or the Naval Academy
Focus Areas: Recognition of sailors who have demonstrated exceptional professional competence based on:
- Watch team back up
- Leading from the front
- Proactive problem solving
- Investment in the training of peers and subordinates
Background: Koa Kai is Hawaiian for "sea warrior" and became important to Billy Hurley III during his active duty time aboard USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG-93) whose motto is "Imua e, na koa kai" (Go forward, sea warriors). Billy was also stationed at the Naval Academy after graduation in the Economics Department.
Note: 2025 application was closed as of the publication date.
What Billy Hurley III Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 2
- Total given
- $13K
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Range
- $5,000–$7,500
- By dollars: Maryland 60%, Virginia 40%. Top recipient cities: Annapolis, MD; Stafford, VA.
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- Veterans
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