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Temporary Financial Assistance from The American Legion is a cash grant program that has supported minor children of active duty service members and American Legion members since 1925. The Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program provides short-term financial help to eligible children in times of need, covering critical expenses such as rent, food, and other essential needs.
Grants are available up to $1,500 and are intended to help families weather financial hardship during temporary crises. The program has notably helped thousands of children, including more than 3,120 children whose active-duty families were affected by federal government shutdowns. Eligibility applies to minor children of active duty service members and American Legion members facing financial need.
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Temporary Financial Assistance | The American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance Since 1925, The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program has provided cash grants to support the minor children of active duty service members and American Legion members in times of need. Learn about The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program, which provides cash grants to support minor children in need.
Submit a request for financial assistance through The American Legion's Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program for minor children in need. Donate to The American Legion I was about to give up... I wouldn’t have known where to go.
Korean War Army veteran Willie Alvin Cousin , who received long-overdue and wrongly denied VA disability benefits after his case was reopened and won by American Legion Department Service Officer K. Robert Lewis These were important things. It helped them not get behind in their rent...
It helped them put food in the refrigerator. Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charlie Ray , after American Legion Temporary Financial Assistance helped more than 3,120 children whose active-duty families were affected by the federal government shutdown.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Minor children of active duty service members and American Legion members facing financial hardship. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $1,500 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) Grant Program awards grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations supporting the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual welfare of children and youth across the United States. Since 1954, CWF has awarded over $21 million in grants. Eligible projects must have national or large geographic impact potential. Grants do not fund day-to-day operating expenses, salaries, brick-and-mortar construction, or matching of government funds. The 2026 application deadline is July 15, 2026. Applications must be submitted to American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis. CWF prioritizes research, programs, and activities that benefit child well-being broadly across the country.
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) Grant Program is sponsored by The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF). CWF offers grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing the welfare of children across the United States. It prioritizes projects that address the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of youth.
The Temporary Financial Assistance (TFA) program is a grant from The American Legion that provides cash grants to support the minor children of active-duty service members and American Legion members facing financial hardship. Established in 1925, TFA has helped thousands of military families cover essential expenses including rent, food, and utilities during times of need. Grants are made to families where the veteran or active-duty service member has minor children and is experiencing a documented financial emergency. Eligible recipients include veterans, American Legion members, and active-duty servicemembers with dependent children who are enrolled in a recognized educational institution or are minors. The program is administered through American Legion posts and department offices.
BJA FY24 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program is a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance that funds community-based reentry services for individuals returning from incarceration. The program supports nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments that partner with correctional agencies to deliver reentry programming. Awards have historically reached up to $750,000. Community-based nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments with demonstrated partnerships with correctional agencies are eligible. The application deadline was May 6, 2024.
ALCWF Grant Program is a grant from the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation that funds nonprofit programs supporting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth across the United States. Since 1954, the foundation has awarded over million to youth-serving organizations. Grants support research, programs, and activities with national or large regional impact — not day-to-day operating costs, brick-and-mortar construction, or government fund matching. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; grants are never made to individuals. Grant amounts are not publicly specified. The 2026 application cycle required submission to American Legion National Headquarters in Indianapolis by July 15, 2025.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.