Program Information

A national grant assistance program that provides financial assistance to eligible American Legion Auxiliary members who are impacted by a natural disaster or in a time of financial crisis.

Disaster Assistance: Applicants must either received damage to their primary residence, been displaced/evacuated from their residence or experienced basic out-of-pocket emergency expenses.

Hardship Assistance: Applicants have to have past due expenses related to their primary residence and/or basic household utilities.

Grants are awarded for $3,000 per grantee and one grant (disaster or hardship) will be awarded in a 12-month period.

Eligibility

Honorably discharged veterans and their families. Active membership for three consecutive years.

Disabilities access

No services provided on-site.

Required Documents

Disaster Assistance: Provide photos of damage to primary residence, itemized receipts for emergency expenses, damage repair estimates, FEMA/insurance documents, current driver's license, and other information as requested. Hardship Assistance: Provide copies of past due bills for shelter, basic household utilities, documentation for loss of income, and other information as requested.

Application Process

Apply at the local American Legion Post. Disaster applications must be received within 6 months of the disaster.