http://www.cgaleadership44.org/goal_status.html
I believe that a substanial portion of the costs for the purchase of the vessels is being covered by private donations.
BEYOND THAT: The next time you call the Coast Guard, wouldn't you like the officer-in-charge to i) respect sailors and love sailing; ii) has a clue as to what the sailors and boats are experiencing in certain conditons; etc.?