# Civil Air Patrol Program (12.840)

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Civil Air Patrol Program is run by Department of Defense. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $306 million in 2 grants, about $153 million per award.

## Objectives

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.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $61.5 million | 1 |
| 2022 | $65.3 million | 1 |
| 2023 | $62.4 million | 1 |
| 2024 | $71.3 million | 1 |
| 2025 | $45.4 million | 1 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Air Patrol | Alabama | $306 million |