AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief

An Auxiliary Emergency Fund grant that provides immediate emergency assistance to American Legion Auxiliary members in areas devastated by natural disasters.

Geographic Scope: United States (areas affected by natural disasters)

Focus Areas:

• Natural disasters including fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, and other severe weather
• Emergency assistance for primary residence damage
• Displacement or evacuation support
• Out-of-pocket expenses for food, clothing, and shelter

Eligibility:

• Must be an American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) member
• Must have maintained ALA membership for three consecutive years (current year and immediate past two years)
• Must have received damage to primary residence and/or been displaced or evacuated from residence
• Must have out-of-pocket expenses for food, clothing, and shelter

Award Details:

• Up to $2,400 per grant
• One grant per grantee in a 12-month period
• Application must be received within 3 months of disaster

What They Don't Fund:

• Applications received more than 3 months after the disaster
• Multiple grants within a 12-month period to the same person

Contact & Resources:

• Application available at: https://legion-aux.org/aef-application
• PDF application form available for download

Application Process

1. Download the Application: Obtain the AEF Emergency Assistance Grant application form (PDF) from the website
2. Complete Required Information:
   • Applicant's ALA membership information
   • Details of the disaster and date of occurrence
   • Documentation of damage to primary residence
   • Evidence of displacement or evacuation
   • Description of out-of-pocket expenses (food, clothing, shelter)
3. Gather Supporting Documentation:
   • Proof of ALA membership for the required three consecutive years
   • Documentation of damage (photos, repair estimates, insurance reports)
   • Receipts for out-of-pocket expenses
   • Proof of displacement or evacuation
4. Submit Application:
   • Applications must be submitted within 3 months of the disaster
   • Submit to the appropriate ALA contact (specific submission method available on application form)

Required Materials:

• Completed application form
• Evidence of ALA membership status
• Documentation of disaster damage and expenses
• Proof of out-of-pocket costs for food, clothing, and shelter