National Emergency Fund

How to apply:

1. Application must be received within 90 days of disaster.
2. Disaster must be a “declared” natural disaster for Legion family members.
3. Supporting data (photos, repair estimates, etc.) should be included if at all possible or statements (testimony) from post/district/department officers attesting to damages.
4. Only one grant per household.
5. Post grants must derive from a declared natural disaster and substantiating documentation must provide that The American Legion Post will cease to perform the duties and activities in the community due to losses sustained.

Members must complete a National Emergency Fund Grant Application.  Applications may be obtained by contacting your Department Headquarters or by calling The American Legion National Headquarters at (317) 630-1321.

You can also download a grant application by clicking here.

Application is properly completed by applicant then sent to the Department Headquarters for approval.

If everything is in order, department will forward to National.  Upon approval at the National level, a check will be sent to the Department Headquarters for delivery to the Legion Family Member or Post in distress.