The Child Well-being Foundation awards grants to nonprofits that seek to enhance the lives of children by addressing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.
The American Legion Child Well-being Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $1,040,181 to youth-serving nonprofits. These grants have been awarded to support projects that seek to enhance the lives of children by addressing their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs. Learn more about CWF at cwf-inc.org/.
The following are the CWF grants awarded for 2027:
American Kidney Fund of Rockville, Md., was awarded $35,000 for its project “American Kidney Fund Camp Connection for Pediatric Patients.” This grant will fund themed virtual camps for youth suffering from kidney disease. The camps provide an environment for young people to interact with others who suffer from kidney diseases, thereby reducing the isolation and loneliness felt. The American Legion Auxiliary, the Sons of The American Legion and the Eight & Forty support this grant.
Cancer Kids First of McLean, Va., was awarded $6,000 for its project “Patient Interaction Programming – 2027.” This grant will provide children battling cancer with opportunities to reduce isolation, build meaningful peer connections, and develop lasting friendships through organized in-person events.
Compass to Care of Chicago was awarded $20,000 for its project “Removing Transportation Barriers for Children with Cancer.” This grant will provide transportation assistance to help ensure children with cancer can attend critical medical appointments without interruption or added financial burden on their families.
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation of Avon, Conn., was awarded $10,000 for its project “Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS) Foundation Reaching out Education Project.” This grant will provid printing and distribution of valuable educational materials that provide families, caregivers, and healthcare providers with critical information, resources, and support for children living with rare genetic diseases.
Gift of Adoption of Northbrook, Ill., was awarded $25,000 for its project “Adoption Assistance for U.S. Born Children.” This grant will fund the final needs to complete the adoption of vulnerable children in the United States, giving them permanent families and the chance to thrive.
Hope Loves Company Inc. of Pennington, N.J., was awarded $12,000 for its project “Hugs of Hope: National Care Package Program for Children Impacted by ALS.” This grant will provide care packages and educational materials on ALS and grief, and age-appropriate support resources to children and young caregivers in families affected by ALS, helping them build resilience, manage the emotional impact of the disease, and navigate the challenges of caregiving, loss, and bereavement. The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion support this grant.
Levi’s Love of Fargo, N.D., was awarded $25,000 for its project “FrostBlade Courage Kits for Children in Medical Crisis.” This grant will produce and distribute FrostBlade Courage Kits, each containing the FrostBlade storybook, superhero cape, mask and comfort items, to children experiencing a medical crisis. The kits are designed to provide emotional support, inspire courage and resilience, and help children cope with the challenges associated with serious illness, treatment and recovery.
Little Red Door Cancer Agency of Indianapolis was awarded $25,000 for its project “2027 Camp
Little Red Door.” This grant will support camping experiences for children diagnosed with cancer, providing a safe and supportive environment for recreation, peer connection, and respite from the challenges of serious illness.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho of Boise, Idaho, was awarded $7,500 for its project “Wish Granting in
Idaho.” The grant will fund a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Walt Disney World for children battling cancer and their family. The experience provides the child with an opportunity to create joyful memories, reduce the emotional stress associated with serious illness, and strengthen family bonds during a challenging time.
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation of New York, N.Y., was awarded $15,000 for its project
“National Bleeding Disorders Foundation 2027 Summer Camp Program.” This grant will help conduct a specialized, medically supervised camping program for youth with bleeding disorders, providing a safe environment where participants can engage in recreational and outdoor activities, develop self-confidence, and explore their abilities while managing the unique challenges of their condition. The American Legion Auxiliary supports this grant.
Nature’s Oasis of New Bern, N.C., was awarded $5,000 for its project “Nature’s Oasis.” The project will
create meaningful opportunities for children to connect with nature, build environmental awareness, and
develop lifelong appreciation for natural resources.
Our Military Kids of Oakton, Va., was awarded $50,000 for its project “Improving Physical, Social and
Emotional Well-being in Military Kids.” This grant will help provide scholarships that enable military-connected children to participate in extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, music, academic enrichment, and other youth development programs. The American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of The American Legion and Eight & Forty support this grant.
Scouting America of Irving, Texas, was awarded $25,000 for its project “Scouting America’s Military
Families Waiver.” This grant will help provide scholarships for military-connected youth to participate in the Scouting America program. Scouting participants develop leadership abilities, teamwork skills, self-confidence and resilience, while building positive relationships with peers and mentors.
Social Good Fund, Inc. of Richmond, Calif., was awarded $20,100 for its project “Mayu: Sound for the
Beginning of Life.” This grant will help provide customized therapeutic soundscape recordings for infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), combining music with the voices of parents and family members as well as familiar home sounds. The recordings are designed to promote bonding, provide comfort during hospitalization, support infant development, and help families remain connected.
Songs of Love Foundation of Forest Hills, N.Y., was awarded $24,900 for its project “Free Personalized
Songs for Children Facing Serious Illness Nationwide.” This grant will help create personalized songs for
seriously ill children. The customized recordings offer comfort, encouragement, and a meaningful source
of connection for children and their families, helping to reduce feelings of isolation and stress. The Sons
of The American Legion support this grant.
Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence-Green Bear Project of Jackson, Mo., was
awarded $5,000 for its project: “The Green Bear Printing Project.” This grant will help print and distribute age-appropriate educational materials designed to help school-aged children recognize unsafe situations, understand personal safety boundaries, and identify trusted adults and resources for support.
Spectrum Sailing of Isle of Palms, S.C., was awarded $4,200 for its project “Spectrum Sailing Autism
Sailing Camps.” This grant will provide hands-on sailing camp opportunities for youth with autism,
creating a supportive environment that fosters social development, self-confidence and teamwork. The
American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion support this grant.
Swimming to Save Tiarah & Crowns Foundation of Denham Springs, La., was awarded $7,000 for its
project “Swimming to Save Tiarah & Crowns Foundation.” This grant will help provide free swimming lessons for children to reduce the risk of drowning while promoting water safety skills. The program integrates literacy development through age-appropriate reading activities and educational material. By combining swimming instruction, reading enrichment and wellness education, the project aims to improve children's physical safety, academic engagement, and overall well-being.
The American Legion National Headquarters was awarded $675,000 for its project, "The American
Legion Youth Programs-2027." This grant will help support The American Legion's national youth
programs. The programs provide young people with valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills,
strengthen civic knowledge, promote responsible citizenship, and engage in educational and athletic
competitions. The American Legion Auxiliary supports this grant.
The RecoverED Project of Lancaster, Calif., was awarded $500 for its project “Cards with Courage: A Peer
Support Initiative for Youth in Eating Disorder Recovery.” This grant will support a youth-led community service initiative that engages volunteers in creating and distributing handwritten cards containing messages of encouragement, hope and kindness for children and teens receiving treatment for eating disorders. The Sons of The American Legion support this grant.
Two Top Mountain Adaptive Sports Foundation of Mercersburg, Pa., was awarded $22,981
for its project “Kids on the Mountain: Opening Adaptive Sports to Children of Veterans.” This grant will help provide adaptive sports and recreational opportunities for children and their disabled veteran, helping strengthen family connections while promoting physical activity, confidence and social engagement. The Sons of The American Legion support this grant.
Variety-The Children’s Charity of Illinois of Chicago was awarded $15,000 for its project
“Variety@Play: Inclusive recreation for Illinois Children of all Abilities.” This grant will help support youth activities that promote recreation, social connection, and emotional well-being for children with disabilities. Such programs include adaptive ice skating, sensory-friendly movie screenings and therapeutic horseback riding experiences designed to accommodate a wide range of physical, developmental and sensory needs.
Young Marines of the Marine Corp League of Amarillo, Texas, was awarded $5,000 for its project
“Strengthening the Lives of America’s Youth.” This grant will provide youth with mentorship, positive
peer interaction, and opportunities to develop emotional resilience through structured programming that
promotes healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Participants will engage in physical activities, educational
workshops, leadership development, and community-based experiences designed to build self-confidence,
strengthen decision-making skills, and encourage personal responsibility.
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