National Emergency Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- American Legion Family members
- American Legion posts
- Focus: Emergency financial assistance during disasters and crises
Overview
Geographic Scope: United States and beyond
Overview:
Created in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the National Emergency Fund provides direct financial assistance to American Legion Family members and posts. The fund has distributed more than $10 million in assistance to those in need.
Eligibility:
- American Legion Family members
- American Legion posts
Focus: Emergency financial assistance during disasters and crises
What The American Legion actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $40K
- Median grant
- $40K
- By dollars: North Carolina 100%. Top recipient cities: Shelby, NC.
Example grants
Cleveland County Alws · Shelby, NC
For general support
$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Veterans
- Hardship
- Disaster relief
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