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"American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF) Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF) Grant Program is sponsored by American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF). The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) offers grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children across the United States. They prioritize projects that demonstrate a broad geographical impact.
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2026 CWF grant application open for youth-serving nonprofits | The American Legion 2026 CWF grant application open for youth-serving nonprofits Photo by Narayan Mahon/The American Legion The American Legion Child Well-being Foundation awards grants to support the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of youth. The American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF) grant application for 2026 is online at cwf-inc.org .
CWF accepts funding proposals from nonprofits for projects that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children, and that aid in research, programs and activities that benefit the well-being of children and youth. To be considered for a CWF grant, applications must be received at American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis no later than July 15, 2025.
- are awarded only to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. They are never awarded directly or indirectly to an individual for personal use. - are not for regular or day-to-day operating expenses, including office space costs, utilities, insurance, office equipment, advertising, salaries, benefits, fees and taxes.
- will not be given for brick-and-mortar construction of any type. - will not be given to match government funds. - must have the potential to help children nationally or at least in a large geographic area.
Thanks to the generosity of American Legion Family and community members, the foundation has awarded over $21 million in grants since 1954, giving youth-serving nonprofit organizations across this nation the means to promote and operate their programs, plus educate families and communities about the needs of children.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Projects must have the potential to help children nationally or at least in a large geographic area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows between $500 and $25,500,000, with typical awards around $25,000 (median) and $341,536 (average). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF) Grant Program is funded by American Legion Child Well-being Foundation (CWF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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