To qualify, an American Legion post, Riders chapter, Auxiliary unit, Sons squadron or salon must donate at least $1 per member.
American Legion posts, Legion Riders chapters, Auxiliary units, Sons of The American Legion squadrons and Eight & Forty salons are eligible for the American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF) 100% per capita banner for the 2025-2026 membership year.
To qualify for the banner, a post, unit, squadron or salon must donate at least $1 per member based upon respective official membership total for the 2025-2026 year.
Download the fillable form under Youth & Family Support. You have until May 31 to submit the form to: American Legion Child Well-being Foundation, P.O. Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN, 46206.
The Child Well-being Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children and youth through programs, research and resources. Thanks to the generosity of Legion Family and community members, the foundation has awarded over $22 million in grants since 1954 — giving youth-serving nonprofits across this nation the means to promote and operate their programs, plus educate families and communities about the needs of children.
The Child Well-being Foundation grant application for 2027 will open May 1. Learn more at at cwf-inc.org.
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