American Legion National Emergency Fund Availability

LYONS, Colo. - Sept. 16, 2013 - PRLog -- The American Legion’s National Emergency Fund was created in response to Hurricane Hugo in 1989, has provided more than $8 million in direct financial assistance to American Legion Family members and posts. By providing this emergency funding, NEF has prevented damaged posts from closing and enabled American Legion Family members to recover from tragedy.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility open to Legionnaires and Sons of The American Legion members (up to $1,500) Legion Posts (up to $5,000).
Applicant must have been displaced from their primary residence due to a declared natural disaster and provide proof of out-of-pocket expenses.
Not meant to replace or repair items, only to meet most immediate needs (i.e., temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc.)
Does not cover insurance compensation or monetary losses from a business, structures on your property (barns, tool sheds, etc.,) equipment or vehicles.
Membership must be active at time of disaster and the time of application.

Legionnaires who met the eligibility requirement can apply by downloading the application at http://www.legion.org/documents/legion/pdf/nefapplication_1007.pdf.  And comply with the items listed below.

Application must be received within 90 days of disaster.
Disaster must be a “declared” natural disaster for Legion Family members.
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.
Only one grant per household.
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.

For More Information Contact Darrell Myers, Department of Colorado, Public Relations Officer at

303-366-5201 or by e-mail at observer@coloradolegion.org

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