Request Assistance

APPLICATION PROCESS

a. An Applicant requesting financial assistance is required to submit a completely filled out CGCPOF Application (found here) to the CGCPOF President. Since the need for financial assistance is often urgent or time sensitive, submission by email is preferred to President@CGCPOF.org. The Application may also be submitted via regular mail to the following address:

All information provided on the Application shall be kept strictly confidential. The personal information collected shall only be reviewed by members of the CGCPOF BOD during the grant process, to ensure proper due diligence in administering the Foundation funds.

PLEASE NOTE: Submission of an incomplete Application may result in a longer processing time or denial of the grant request.

b. The CGCPOF President will notify the BOD of a funding request within seven business days of receipt (the process may take longer if the Application is submitted via regular mail). The BOD members will deliberate and advise the President of their vote to approve / disapprove within five business days. The President will inform the Applicant of the BOD’s decision via email, and the Treasurer shall issue a check in the approved amount to the Beneficiary at the address listed on the Application.

c. Disbursements shall normally be granted up to $200 per request. The minimum and maximum dollar amount disbursed, and the number of grants provided by the CGCPOF per calendar year shall be determined by the funds available.

d. Disbursements shall be made directly to the Beneficiary whenever possible. If direct disbursement is not possible, checks for disbursements may be made out to a third party entity such as a family member who is authorized to act on the Beneficiary’s behalf, a local CPOA Chapter or CGEA Branch President, or a local Commanding Officer or Command Master Chief.  

The CGCPOF Fund exists to help meet the Beneficiary’s basic needs, including but not limited to:

Disbursements WILL NOT be considered for, and are not limited to, the following:

• Credit card expenses
• Legal expenses
• Business debts
• Late fees or irresponsible financial acts
• School expenses

As funds may be limited, priority for disbursement is as follows;

• Active Duty, Reserve & Retired Enlisted Members and their families.
• Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Officers and Civilian members of the Coast Guard and their families.