How much funding does ALCWF Grant Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for ALCWF Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for ALCWF Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Required: Tax-exempt status.

How often is ALCWF Grant Program offered?

ALCWF Grant Program has 2 deadlines a year: May 1, July 15. The next deadline is expected May 1, 2027.

ALCWF Grant Program

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Child Welfare Grants Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: May 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: May 1 · July 15

From the program guidelines: “The window in which grant proposals are to be submitted to the Foundation office is May 1st through July 15th, each year.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) accepts funding proposals from nonprofits for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children.

Required status

Tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Grants are only given to entities that help U.S. children in a large geographic area.
Grants must have the potential to help children nationally or at least in a large geographic area.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Any one field of interest, such as health or social research, will not be allowed to dominate.
Not eligible: Grantsare not awarded for day-to-day or special operating expenses.
Not eligible: Grants are never awarded directly or indirectly to an individual for personal use.
Not eligible: Grants are not for regular or day-to-day operating expenses, including office space costs, utilities, insurance, office equipment, advertising, salaries, benefits, fees, and taxes.
Not eligible: Grants are not used to pay consultant salaries or fees.
Not eligible: Grants will not be given for brick-and-mortar construction of any type.
Not eligible: Grants will not be given to match government funds.
Not eligible: Grants are not used to defray school expenses for masters or doctoral candidates to perform research for degree requirements.
Not eligible: Personal appearances before the Board of Directors to promote or clarify a grant by the grant application or associates is prohibited.
Not eligible: Grants are not awarded for projects that seek to create or reproduce materials or mediums not in English.

Overview

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the welfare of children across the United States. Grants are available annually from May 1st to July 15th, supporting initiatives that demonstrate a broad geographical impact. This foundation seeks to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children facing various challenges.

NOTE: The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation grants are still being awarded each year. The window in which grant proposals are to be submitted to the Foundation office is May 1st through July 15th, each year.

Eligibility

Grants are awarded only to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations.The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) accepts funding proposals from nonprofits for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children. Grants are only given to entities that help U.S. children in a large geographic areaGrants must have the potential to help children nationally or at least in a large geographic area.Any one field of interest, such as health or social research, will not be allowed to dominate.

Ineligibility

Grantsare not awarded for day-to-day or special operating expenses.Grants are never awarded directly or indirectly to an individual for personal use.Grants are not for regular or day-to-day operating expenses, including office space costs, utilities, insurance, office equipment, advertising, salaries, benefits, fees, and taxes.
Grants are not used to pay consultant salaries or fees.Grants will not be given for brick-and-mortar construction of any type.
Grants will not be given to match government funds.
Grants are not used to defray school expenses for masters or doctoral candidates to perform research for degree requirements.Personal appearances before the Board of Directors to promote or clarify a grant by the grant application or associates is prohibited.
Grants are not awarded for projects that seek to create or reproduce materials or mediums not in English.

What American Legion Child Welfare Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 4
Total given: $709K
Median grant: $88K
Range: $9,050–$525K

By dollars: Indiana 74%, North Carolina 18%, Massachusetts 7%. Top recipient cities: Indianapolis, IN; Shelby, NC; Boston, MA.

Example grants

American Legion National Headquarter · Indianapolis, IN

Cover the cost associated with the national capstone programs related to youth travel,…

$525K
Cleveland County Alws Inc · Shelby, NC

Cover the cost associated with the American Legion World Series national capstone for…

$125K
Boston Community Pediatrics · Boston, MA

Provide emergency hardship assistance and supplies to children and families who…

$50K
Asxl Rare Research Edowment Foundation · Portland, ME

Develop family-friendly materials about ASXL-related disorders that newly diagnosed…

$9,050