How much funding does AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief provide?

AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief provides Up to $2,400 in funding.

When is the deadline for AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 270 INC

Foundation Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants Hardship Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,400

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AEF Emergency Assistance Grant - Disaster Relief

Overview: 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

How to Apply

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

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