Apply Now: Spouse Education Grant Program Open for Applications
Are you the spouse of an enlisted active-duty Coast Guard member or the spouse of an enlisted Reservist on active-duty orders looking to advance your education?
Great news!
The Coast Guard Foundation spouse education grant application is open January 15, 2025 - March 1, 2025.
Eligible spouses may apply for a grant to support their college and professional training goals. Our program awards $1,000 grants to cover tuition, fees, supplies, and related education expenses incurred during the 2025 calendar year.
We also fund ten $2,000 grants for spouses studying in the health, medical, dental, and wellness areas, through the generosity of Delta Dental. A separate application for the Coast Guard Foundation Delta Dental spouse education program is listed on our application portal.
Navigating life as a Coast Guard family can come with unique challenges, including frequent relocations and adapting to new communities. The Coast Guard Foundation recognizes these challenges and is committed to helping spouses achieve their dreams, whether pursuing a degree, certification, or professional training.
Our education grants provide financial assistance to eligible spouses, easing the burden of tuition, books, and other related expenses. Past recipients have used this support to excel in fields ranging from healthcare and education to business and technology, and much more.
By investing in education, the program aims to strengthen Coast Guard families and, in turn, the communities they serve.
Applying for a grant is straightforward. Review the eligibility criteria and submit your application if you qualify. Be sure to highlight your education and professional goals and how this grant will make a difference in your learning and training.
How to Apply for a Coast Guard Foundation Grant
- Visit the Application Portal: Go to coastguardfoundation.org/spousegrant
- Application Period: Submit your application January 15 - March 1, 2025.
- Eligibility Requirements: Grants are available to non-military spouses of:
- Active-duty enlisted Coast Guard members in pay grades E-1 to E-8.
- Enlisted Coast Guard Reservists in pay grades E-1 to E-8 on active-duty orders of 180 days or more.
- Grant Purpose: The grants are intended to cover education-related expenses, such as tuition, fees, supplies and other education expenses incurred during the 2025 calendar year.
- Grant Amount: Awards are $1,000 or $2,000, depending on eligibility
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Awarding Grants:
- Grants are awarded in the order they are received, provided all eligibility requirements have been met.
- Education and training programs must be at a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
- Priority is given to spouses pursuing first degrees (associates and bachelors), licenses, and certifications. If sufficient funds are available, grants will be offered for second degrees.
- Priority is given to spouses of members E-6 and under. If sufficient funds are available, spouses of E-7 and E-8 members will be offered a grant based on the date of their completed application.
- All selection results are final.
- Submitting an application does not guarantee grant funding.
- Coast Guard Foundation spouse education grants are limited to one grant a year.
- All grant recipients will be notified by the Coast Guard Foundation of their selection of a grant. Selected applicants will be contacted directly by email or phone and sent a letter via mail to their home address.
- Periodic changes may affect the funding levels of this program. As a result, the Coast Guard Foundation does not guarantee the funding levels for this program. The Coast Guard Foundation reserves the right to reduce or discontinue any award due to the non-availability of funding, without advance notice.
Contact Information For any inquiries or assistance with the application process, please contact Ms. Sage Williams at swilliams@coastguardfoundation.org or 860-535-0786.
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Featured in the cover photo, 2024 spouse education grant recipients April Bennett, Arlyn Paden Lopez and Christina Copley.
