Anyone know if there is still a Sat Phone subsidy available today?

Depends.

Where do you live. On cruising yachts Yes.
Bloke bought my last boat, out round Pacific Islands now.(Kiwi)
Vessel Aust, Reg'd, Insured at Yeppoon. QLD.
He took one with him.
Apparently has to sign in to different Satellite providers as he progresses in his trip?.