| National Emergency Fund Disaster Aid Information |
All applications submitted are to be mailed to the following address:
American Legion, Dept. of Louisiana
Post Office Box 3749
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
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| How To Apply For National Emergency Fund |
1. Download application (shown above).
Application must be received within 90 days of disaster.
2. Disaster must be a “declared” natural disaster for Legion family members.Supporting data (photos, repair estimates, etc.) should be included if at all possible or statements (testimony) from post/district/department officers attesting to damages.
3. Only one grant per household.
4. Post grants must derive from a declared natural disaster and substantiating documentation must provide that The American Legion Post will cease to perform the duties and activities in the community due to losses sustained.
Application is properly completed by applicant then sent to the Department Headquarters for approval.
If everything is in order, department will forward to National. Upon approval at the National level, a check will be sent to the Department Headquarters for delivery to the Legion Family Member or Post in distress.
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| National Emergency Fund Eligibility Criteria |
1. Eligibility open to Legionnaires and Sons of The American Legion members (up to $1,500) Legion Posts (up to $5,000).
2. Applicant must have been displaced from their primary residence due to a declared natural disaster and provide proof of out-of-pocket expenses.
3. Not meant to replace or repair items, only to meet most immediate needs (i.e., temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc.)
4. Does not cover insurance compensation or monetary losses from a business, structures on your property (barns, tool sheds, etc.,) equipment or vehicles.
5. Membership must be active at time of disaster and the time of application.
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