Have the educational background required to pursue aerospace careers To accomplish their educational goals, the AEF communicates directly with the American public about the importance of maintaining a sound aerospace infrastructure and the importance of maintaining a strong Air Force to ensure national security. As part of that support, the AEF recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of aerospace education. To support CAP s aerospace education programs, the AEF provides aerospace education grants for Civil Air Patrol units.
Units are eligible to receive one grant every other year.
Grants may NOT be used for uniforms, honor guard, or color guard activities nor may they be used for individual member flying instruction. The application deadline for those units is December 31. Grants will be processed and checks issued to all selected units by January 31. The application deadline for the summer competition is June 30th. Grants will be processed and checks issued to all selected units by July 31.