U.S. Naval sea cadet corps, a congressionally chartered U.S. Navy-sponsored organization, to provide training for young people from the ages of 10 to 18

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps received a $2.7 million Project Grant from the Navy Recruiting Command under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300) with an award date of September 23, 2025, and ultimate completion date of May 22, 2026. The award supports a congressionally chartered youth development program that delivers maritime training and educational services to participants aged 10 to 18 throughout the United States. The program provides structured instruction in maritime subjects, naval science, and military career exposure, with the primary objective of encouraging Naval Academy enrollment and Navy enlistment among young participants.

The funded initiative enables the Naval Sea Cadet Corps to deliver comprehensive training programs that introduce young people to seamanship, naval operations, military traditions, and technology-related to naval service. Through challenging educational and experiential learning activities, the program aims to develop leadership skills and generate interest in naval career pathways among its youth participants. This award represents part of the organization's ongoing federal funding, which has consistently supported its youth education and training mission through annual grants ranging from $2.7 million to $6 million since 2021.

This project is a youth development program and provides an opportunity for young people to learn about maritime subjects, to sample military life and career fields, and to improve themselves through challenging training and educational programs. This project aims to encourage enlistment in the navy and enrollment in the U.S. Naval academy.