The ASTA Sailing Vessel Assistance Grant has been established to support vessels that are not necessarily operating as USCG-inspected Sailing School or Passenger Vessels. Applicant must be an Organizational Member of the American Sail Training Association. Priority will be given to requests that further the mission and goals of the American Sail Training Association or are consistent with ASTA's stated mission. Maximum grant award: $1,000.

Application deadlines

Applications may be submitted at any time. We suggest that applications be submitted at least four (4) months prior to need.

How to Apply for an ASTA Sailing Vessel Assistance Grant

Please complete the application in full; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications should be typewritten or legibly printed. Forms may be downloaded from the ASTA website but must be submitted via first class mail to the above address and received prior to the deadline. Submissions received after the deadline will be considered during the next review cycle.

The organization requesting the grant must include clear copies of quotations received from a minimum of three different suppliers, demonstrating reasonable efforts to obtain the equipment or service at the best price.

Collateral information about the vessel and the education program performed in conjunction with its operations or about the project for which funds are sought may be sent with the application in order to better inform the selection committee.

A sub-committee of ASTA's Technical Committee will review all applications and supporting materials and make a recommendation to ASTA's Board of Directors. All decisions of the Board of Directors of the American Sail Training Association are final.

Formal notification will be sent upon selection.

Awards will be paid upon presentation of receipt for equipment or service marked paid (reimbursing organization) or ASTA will pay the supplier directly in US funds.

Mention of the grant and a descriptive paragraph (supplied by ASTA) must appear in the organization's newsletter and in at least one other publication and is the responsibility of the receiving organization which should send copies to ASTA.