Civil Air Patrol Program

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$75M FY2026
$73.7M
FY24
$75.3M
FY25
$75M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Conducting C-UAS and S-UAS missions on Military Installations when needed.

Program Objective

The purposes of the Civil Air Patrol are: to encourage and aid citizens of the United States in contributing their efforts, services, and resources in developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; to encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare; to provide aviation education and training especially to its senior and cadet members; to encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities; to provide an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies; and to assist the Department of the Air Force in fulfilling its noncombat programs and missions. See CAP site, https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/ for more information.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization

Any awards under this program will be made on a noncompetitive basis to the Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit corporation that is federally chartered under 10 U.S.C. 9491-9498.

Beneficiaries

  • Nonprofit Organization

Beneficiary identified in statute

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Any awards under this program will be made on a noncompetitive basis to the Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit corporation that is federally chartered under 10 U.S.C. 9491-9498.

Approval process will be outlined in the individual announcements

Program details & compliance

Description

The Civil Air Patrol Program is to encourage and aid citizens of the United States in contributing their efforts, services, and resources in developing aviation and in maintaining air supremacy; to encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribution of private citizens to the public welfare; to provide aviation education and training especially to its senior and cadet members; to encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities; to provide an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities to assist in meeting local and national emergencies; and to assist the Department of the Air Force in fulfilling its noncombat programs and missions.

Mission Categories

Primary: Civil Defense

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

The award recipient, Civil Air Patrol, is included in the statutory language. This is a mandatory, earmarked award. The activities performed by the recipient are specified in 10 U.S.C. 9493 and 9494.

Required Documentation

Award is subject to: 1) receipt of applicable/acceptable certifications and representations; 2) having a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov); 3), the applicant, its principals, proposed subrecipients/principals, not appearing in SAM Exclusions as currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible; and 4) any other requirements in the application request.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Melissa Campbell
571-256-2427
1060 Air Force Pentagon, 4C149, Washington, DC 20330
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-04-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:38.