Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA)
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Minor children of active duty service members
- Minor children of American Legion members
- Families facing financial hardship
- Focus: Direct financial assistance for rent, food, and other essential needs
Overview
Geographic Scope: United States
Overview:
Since 1925, The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance program has provided cash grants to support minor children of active duty service members and American Legion members in times of need.
Eligibility:
- Minor children of active duty service members
- Minor children of American Legion members
- Families facing financial hardship
Focus: Direct financial assistance for rent, food, and other essential needs
Background: The program has been active for over 100 years and gained additional prominence during the federal government shutdown when it helped more than 3,120 children whose active-duty families were affected.
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
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