Since the 1920s, The American Legion has stood by communities, Legionnaires and Legion posts after disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. The National Emergency Fund was established after Hurricane Hugo in 1989, the National Emergency Fund has delivered over $11 million in aid to Legionnaires and Legion posts, helping prevent post closures and support recovery. With grants of up to $3,000 for individuals and $10,000 for posts, the NEF ensures rapid relief when it’s needed most.

Eligibility
Membership must be active at time of disaster and the time of application.
Eligibility open to Legionnaires (up to $3,000) and Legion Posts (up to $10,000).
Applicant must have been displaced from their primary residence due damage sustained during a declared natural disaster. If emergency/disaster shelters are available, and applicant chooses not to stay at shelter, need to know the reason why they did not stay in the shelter.
Not meant to replace or repair items, only to meet most immediate needs (i.e., temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc.) during the period immediately following the disaster.
Does not cover insurance compensation or monetary losses from a business, structures on your property (barns, tool sheds, etc.,) equipment or vehicles.

Application requirements
Application must be submitted to the Department Headquarters (Opens in a new window) within 90 days of disaster.
Disaster must be a “declared” natural disaster.
Supporting data (photos, receipts, repair estimates, etc.) should be included if at all possible or statements (testimony) from post/district/department officers attesting to damages to residence requiring displacement.
Only one grant per household per disaster.

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