Eligible American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance grant applicants can now receive up to $2,500 to support basic needs for minor child(ren) in the home during a financial hardship.
The American Legion National Executive Committee passed Resolution No. 14 during the May Spring Meetings in Indianapolis that increases American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance grants from $1,500 to $2,500. These one-time non-repayable grants help American Legion members and active-duty servicemembers with minor child(ren) in the home provide basic needs when hardship occurs.
TFA helps pay for:
Shelter (mortgage or rent)
Utilities (electric, gas, propane, water, trash and sewer)
Essentials (food, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies)
Clothing for children
Medical or dental care of the child(ren)
Medications for the child(ren)
Educational expenses and more (see Resolution No. 5(Opens in a new window)
TFA does not cover a car payment or other transportation fees, car repairs, home or cell phone, taxes, cable TV, etc.
TFA eligibility:
- A veteran must be a member of The American Legion or on active duty serving on federal orders under Title 10 with minor child(ren) living in the home.
- The minor child(ren) must be unmarried and under the age of 18 and still in high school. A TFA grant will be considered if the child(ren) is under the age of 21, unmarried and still in high school. The minor child(ren) must be the biological child, stepchild, legally adopted or in the legal custody of a qualifying veteran or active-duty servicemember.
A TFA application originates at an American Legion post or department. For more information, please click here.
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