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Koa Kai Award - East

BILLY HURLEY III FOUNDATION INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Veterans

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 24, 2026

168 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Koa Kai Award - East

Funder: Billy Hurley III Foundation Inc

Geographic Scope: Mayport, Florida waterfront

Eligibility:

  • Navy enlisted sailors (E-6 and junior)

  • Must be stationed on a surface ship home-ported in Mayport, Florida
  • 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
  • Award Benefit: Incident to the award is a fully funded vacation experience

    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 in Mayport aboard USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64).

    Contact: KoaKaiAward@billyhurley3.com

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Period: Opens September 8, 2025; Closes September 24, 2025

    Required Information:
    1. Confirmation of Mayport, FL station assignment
    2. First Name
    3. Last Name
    4. Preferred Name (if different)
    5. Rank (written out and abbreviated)
    6. Years of military service
    7. Ship assignment
    8. Duty Phone
    9. Cell Phone
    10. Email
    11. Street Address
    12. City
    13. State
    14. Zip Code
    15. Spouse's Name
    16. Children's Name(s) and Age(s)
    17. Primary Shipboard Duties
    18. Secondary Duties
    19. Essay: Describe how you exemplify the Koa Kai award

    Required Supporting Material:

  • Endorsement from Chain of Command: One person in sailor's Chain of Command must send an endorsement email to KoaKaiAward@billyhurley3.com

  • - Subject Line: "BH3F Koa Kai Award – East ICO [Sailor's Name]"

    Note: All sections are required; if not applicable put "N/A"

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    veterans

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