Florida Children & Youth Fund Grant

Florida Children & Youth Fund Grant is sponsored by American Legion Department of Florida. This fund provides financial support to programs and projects that enhance the lives of children in the State of Florida. Organizations seeking funding must be well-established in contributing to the physical, mental, and emotional welfare of children throughout their community.

Grant Guidelines | Florida American Legion Guidelines for Submitting Request for Funds (follow all steps applicable) Requestor Contact Information Give a brief description of the proposed project Make a problem statement that assesses the program/ project’s needs Provide information about your organization Describe staff and organization’s qualifications to receive funding Outline goals and objectives Describe, in detail, how and when goals and objectives will be accomplished Identify participants and the level of involvement in the proposed project Describe the program/ project you are requesting funding for Provide amount of request How will requested funds be spent?

Include supporting documentation Identify expected program results and expected benefits associated from the request funds Who will benefit from the receipt of the Children & Youth Fund? Was program/ project previously funded by the Children & Youth Fund?

Please list Fiscal Year(s) and the amount received What specific measures will be used to document performance data for the project, if it receives funds Provide total project costs A letter of recommendation MUST BE PROVIDED by the sponsoring American Legion Post , Sons of The American Legion Squadron , and/or American Legion Auxiliary Unit The letter must include the date that the sponsorship was approved by the membership of the Post, Squadron, and/or Unit Include the point of contact for the Post, Squadron, and/or Unit Provide letters of support from the community/ agency Provide letters of support from anyone listed as a supporter for the program Note: If funds are awarded we request a report of the program’s accomplishments to be submitted to the Department of Florida American Legion Children & Youth Commission once the program/project has been completed.