National Emergency Fund
The following information is pertaining to the National Emergency Fund. Please follow the below eligibility and application requirements:
If you have any questions or are in need of support, please call your The American Legion Department Headquarter, we will be prepared to provide support to any Legionnaires or Sons of the American Legion.
Please call Bruce Comer, Rachel Casselberry or Jennifer Cooper for assistance. 407-295-2631
Eligibility
- Eligibility open to Legionnaires and Sons of The American Legion members (up to $3,000) Legion Posts (up to $10,000).
- Applicant must have been displaced from their primary residence due to a declared natural disaster and provide proof of out-of-pocket expenses.
- Not meant to replace or repair items, only to meet most immediate needs (i.e., temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc.)
- Does not cover insurance compensation or monetary losses from a business, structures on your property (barns, tool sheds, etc.,) equipment or vehicles.
- Membership must be active at time of disaster and the time of application.
Application requirements
- Application must be received within 90 days of disaster.
- Disaster must be a “declared” natural disaster for Legion Family members.
- Supporting data (photos, receipts, repair estimates, etc.) should be included if at all possible or statements (testimony) from post/district/department officers attesting to damages.
- Only one grant per household.
- 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.
