Grants for Civil Air Patrol Units
Grants for Civil Air Patrol Units support CAP units’ aerospace education and STEM initiatives for cadets and youth outreach, inspiring young people to explore STEM subjects and careers.
Funder: Air and Space Forces Association
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (December cycle) | June 30, 2027 (June cycle)
Funding Amounts: $250 per grant; grants issued twice a year
Summary: Supports Civil Air Patrol units’ aerospace education and STEM initiatives for cadets and youth outreach.
Key Information: Eligible applicants are Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units.
Description
The Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) offers grants to Civil Air Patrol (CAP) units to advance aerospace education and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Funding supports initiatives for cadets as well as outreach activities that inspire young people across the nation to explore STEM subjects and careers.
The program is part of AFA’s broader education grant initiative, which supports innovative, aerospace-themed projects that encourage students to consider futures in STEM. This opportunity focuses specifically on CAP units’ educational work, connecting aerospace themes with learning opportunities within Civil Air Patrol and youth outreach beyond cadet activities.
