The Direct Grants to Units program ended with the 2023 budget year on 10/31/2023.
Senior Leadership is currently reviewing the programs, and we will update this section once we know the status of the programs.
Senior Leadership is currently reviewing the programs, and we will update this section once we know the status of the programs.
Auxiliary Association Direct Grants to Auxiliary Units
The Auxiliary National Board has allowed AuxA to manage all fiscal matters and fundraising efforts to support Auxiliary activities not funded by the Coast Guard. We distribute funds held by the Association as directed by the National Board to support Auxiliary unit missions. To do this, the National Board has established the Direct Grants program. The intent of the program is to provide support to activities and programs which directly impact the Auxiliary positively by increasing member retention and recruitment activities.
Funds are limited, and AuxA reserves the right to provide complete, partial, or no funding in response to funding requests. A review committee with the AuxA will evaluate each request and recommend approval up the Chain of Leadership and Management in accordance with AuxA policies. In most instances, AuxA will require the requesting unit to provide proof of matching funds from the unit to support a request. Typically we will require a 20% match of the total requested amount. Example unit requests $1,000 AuxA grants $800 and the unit will be required to contribute $200.
To receive grant funding, after notification of the Chain of Leadership and Management, through Division Commanders to the District Commodore, unit leaders may authorize an appropriate unit point of contact to use the below form to submit requests via this online application form.
Members seeking support from the AuxA Grants Team with their request may email grants@cgauxa.org. Additionally, Grants Team members are available for consultation prior to submission. A consultation meeting can be arranged via this link: Development Team Consultation Request
2023 Focus Areas
Member Retention – AuxA seeks to fund initiatives that support activities and efforts to enhance the unit to increase member retention.
Recruitment Activities – AuxA seeks to support units as they work to recruit new members to the Auxiliary.
The Auxiliary National Board has allowed AuxA to manage all fiscal matters and fundraising efforts to support Auxiliary activities not funded by the Coast Guard. We distribute funds held by the Association as directed by the National Board to support Auxiliary unit missions. To do this, the National Board has established the Direct Grants program. The intent of the program is to provide support to activities and programs which directly impact the Auxiliary positively by increasing member retention and recruitment activities.
Funds are limited, and AuxA reserves the right to provide complete, partial, or no funding in response to funding requests. A review committee with the AuxA will evaluate each request and recommend approval up the Chain of Leadership and Management in accordance with AuxA policies. In most instances, AuxA will require the requesting unit to provide proof of matching funds from the unit to support a request. Typically we will require a 20% match of the total requested amount. Example unit requests $1,000 AuxA grants $800 and the unit will be required to contribute $200.
To receive grant funding, after notification of the Chain of Leadership and Management, through Division Commanders to the District Commodore, unit leaders may authorize an appropriate unit point of contact to use the below form to submit requests via this online application form.
Members seeking support from the AuxA Grants Team with their request may email grants@cgauxa.org. Additionally, Grants Team members are available for consultation prior to submission. A consultation meeting can be arranged via this link: Development Team Consultation Request
2023 Focus Areas
Member Retention – AuxA seeks to fund initiatives that support activities and efforts to enhance the unit to increase member retention.
Recruitment Activities – AuxA seeks to support units as they work to recruit new members to the Auxiliary.
The National Executive Committe and the AuxA Team are excited to offer the following options for simiplified and Direct Grants requests for
Units may request a 10'x10' Auxiliary-branded pop-up tent for unit or division use. The AuxA will purchase and direct ship the tent and weights to Auxiliary unit representatives. Units will be responsible for 20% of the total cost of the tent, weights, and shipping. (Folded in the wheeled storage case, 68" tall by 13" wide by 12" deep - dry weight 66 pounds.)
Units that have paid new or annual registration fees for a Sea Scout Ship they've chartered, may request up to 100% reimbursment of those fees through this program.
Funding Priorities and Exclusions
- Supporting the growth or adoption of projects that have been demonstrated to be effective.
- Providing opportunities to expand training opportunities needed to increase qualification attainment
- Projects that span multiple units and demonstrate strong and healthy partnerships between units are encouraged.
- Maintenance of unit owned property is not the focus of our funding efforts at this time.
- Recovery and rebuilding from natural disaster requests can not be supported at this time. Units are encouraged to raise recovery needs to the CoLM.
- Requests for funds on items that would personally benefit a member, to entice potential members to join, or to defray the personal expense of membership in the Auxiliary will not approved.
General Information
- AuxA staff may reach out for more detailed information, please ensure your POC is aware there may be contact from the AuxA staff.
- A specific bid or estimate is not required for submission or approval. Units will not normally receive a secondary grant for the same project or purchase, an accurate and large request is more important than a small and inaccurate request.
- Funds not spent for the project must be returned to the AuxA, with the exception of funds amounts less than $50.
- Recipients agree to provide follow-up reporting and pictures if possible for sharing on the AUXA site and with other units seeking similar funding.
- Funds may be used for travel provided the member submits detailed receipts to the unit FN for review and audit.