Legion poised to help disaster victims through National Emergency Fund

With spring in full swing comes the threat of severe weather And while being prepared before weather strikes is vitally important, so is being prepared for afterwards.

That’s where The American Legion’s National Emergency Fund (NEF) comes in.

The NEF provides up to $3,000 for qualified Legionnaires or Sons of The American Legion, and up to $10,000 for qualified American Legion posts which have been affected by declared natural disasters.

To be eligible for an individual grant, the Legionnaire or Son:

1.     Must have been displaced from their primary residence due to damage sustained during a declared natural disaster.

2.     Must provide copies of receipts of items required to meet immediate needs, such as housing, food, water, clothing, etc., during the period immediately following the disaster.

3.     Must be an active member at the time of the disaster and the time of application.

The American Legion has created a presentation which discusses details on the NEF grant, including what the NEF covers and does not cover, and how to complete the NEF application. Click here to view that presentation.

For more details on the NEF, click here.