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AEF Temporary Assistance Grant - Financial Hardship

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 270 INC

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Funding Amount

Up to $2,400

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AEF Temporary Assistance Grant - Financial Hardship

Overview: An Auxiliary Emergency Fund grant providing temporary assistance to eligible ALA members during a time of financial crisis to pay for shelter, food, and utilities.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

  • Temporary assistance for members experiencing financial hardship

  • Support for shelter, food, and utility payments

  • Emergency financial relief until stability is reestablished

    • 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 exhausted all other financial options

  • Must be able to provide documentation of past due bills

    • Award Details:

  • Up to $2,400 per grant

  • Intent is to help members who have suffered a financial setback

  • Designed to offer assistance until financial stability is reestablished

  • One grant per grantee in a 12-month period

    • What They Don't Fund:

  • Medical expenses

  • Credit card debt

  • Multiple grants within a 12-month period to the same person

  • Applications from members who have not exhausted other financial resources

    • Contact & Resources:

  • Application available at: https://legion-aux.org/aef-temporary-assistance-application

  • PDF application form available for download

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Download the Application: Obtain the AEF Temporary Assistance Application form (PDF) from the website

    2. Complete Required Information:
    - Applicant's ALA membership information
    - Description of financial crisis situation
    - Details of shelter, food, and utility needs
    - Explanation of efforts to secure assistance elsewhere

    3. Gather Supporting Documentation:
    - Proof of ALA membership for the required three consecutive years
    - Past due bills (for shelter, food, utilities)
    - Documentation showing exhaustion of other financial resources
    - Financial hardship documentation

    4. Submit Application:
    - Submit to the appropriate ALA contact (specific submission method available on application form)
    - No specified deadline mentioned (rolling basis)

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Evidence of ALA membership status

  • Past due bills documentation

  • Evidence of attempting to obtain assistance elsewhere

  • Financial hardship documentation

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    Fields of Work

    hardship

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