Summary of Services
- Case-by-case support for current Florida National Guard members and wounded warriors
- Assistance with food, fuel, childcare, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses, prescriptions, and insurance
- Educational funding for Florida National Guard retirees and children of current members
Supporting Wounded Warriors and Active Members of the National Guard
Established in 1983, the Florida National Guard Foundation is a proud direct support organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the armed forces while providing financial assistance to those who serve. Financial aid is offered on a case-by-case basis to address the immediate and urgent needs of Guard members and their families.
Elgibility
To qualify, applicants must be current members of the Florida National Guard and begin the process by contacting their unit’s Family Assistance Coordinator (FAC) or Family Readiness Coordinator (FRC). These coordinators help guide service members through the application process, ensuring that support is accessible when it is most needed.
Assistance often covers expenses such as food, fuel, childcare, utilities, vehicle repairs, medical care, prescriptions, and insurance, resources that help stabilize families during times of challenge or deployment. To download the financial assistance application, please visit here.
Offsetting Educational Expenses Through Its Initiatives
Beyond financial assistance, the Foundation is invested in the future of Guard families through its scholarship program. By raising millions of dollars, the organization has helped offset the costs of higher education for countless National Guard members and their children. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who are either retirees of the Florida National Guard or children of current members.
Elgibility
Eligible students must be in good academic standing while pursuing a high school diploma, vocational certification, or degree from a college or university. These scholarships enable families to pursue educational goals without the full burden of cost.
To apply for a scholarship, please visit here.
Ensuring Dependents of Guard Members Have Access to Supplies
Lastly, the National Guard Foundation extends its commitment to education by providing school supplies, such as pens, pencils, backpacks, and notebooks, to students in need. By removing these fundamental financial barriers, the Foundation helps ensure that children of Guard members are fully equipped to succeed in the classroom.