Submission Process

Any nonprofit organization may contact the Executive Secretary of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation and request, in writing or via our email contact form, a copy of our application. Applications are mailed to requesting organizations from April 1 through July 1, inclusive of the current year. Requests received after July 1 will be held for the next grant award year. Deadline for receipt of all completed applications is July 15 of the current year (or the next working day if July 15 is on a weekend).

Application Policies

Application submissions should be limited to the pre-printed form. An electronic version is available upon request. Project outline should include direct impact on children and the specific benefits of the project. Budget figures are required for the project only – an organization’s annual budget or annual report is not required. References should be individuals with a working knowledge of the organization and the project. References may be contacted to answer questions concerning the grant application.

Approval Process

• The Executive Secretary reviews all grant proposals. Those that meet the established guidelines proceed to the Board of Directors for their consideration.
• Each year in mid-October, our Board of Directors meet co consider grant requests.
• Personal appearances before the Board for the purpose of promotion and/or clarifying a grant by the grant applicant or associates are prohibited.
• All grant applicants will receive written notification of the Board’s decisions.

For general tips on grantseeking, click here.