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Help Coast Guard Spouses Achieve Their Goals

Our spouse education grants help Coast Guard spouses earn degrees and certifications and receive job training.
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by Ron LaBrec
February 20, 2025

Education is essential to a strong future for the Coast Guard community, but for many military spouses, rising costs and frequent relocations make pursuing a degree or certification challenging. That’s why the Coast Guard Foundation steps in to provide spouse education grants — because when spouses thrive, entire families thrive.

In 2024, we awarded $249,000 to 239 Coast Guard spouses, helping them achieve their educational goals. This year, we aim to do even more. Our goal is to provide $300,000 in grants to 290 spouses, helping them to reach personal milestones while adding to their Coast Guard families’ financial security.

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Despite our best efforts, we’re far short of the funds needed to reach our goal of 290 grants to Coast Guard spouses this year. Will you help us reach more spouses who need this vital support?

With your gift, we can:

  • Alleviate financial burdens for military spouses striving for higher education.
  • Expand grant opportunities to include more families.
  • Strengthen Coast Guard families through financial stability and career advancement.
Help Coast Guard Spouses Today
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Delta Dental has been a long-time partner of the Coast Guard Foundation providing assistance for Coast Guard spouses pursuing degrees in oral health. Delta Dental is the nation’s leading provider of dental insurance with its core purpose being the advancement of oral health.
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As one of the Coast Guard Foundation's Program Partners, GEICO has shown a long-time commitment to the mission of the Coast Guard Foundation.
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