Letter of Intent to Apply for Grant
Grant Requests are by INVITATION ONLY after review of this Intent to Apply. If your LOI is successful, we will email you grant application.
General Grant Focus
The Post supports organizations that work to assist Veterans or fall within the Four Pillars of the American Legion.
Funding Request Process
The completed Letter of Intent (LOI) received by the Post will be reviewed and presented to the Finance Committee for consideration. If approved, the candidate will receive a GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION for submission. An incomplete LOI will not be considered. If your LOI does not meet the strict guidelines set by Post 283, you will receive a declination letter by email. If you receive a GRANT REQUEST APPLICATION, it will be accompanied by a deadline for return. After review, you will be notified if you application was successful.
Multiple Year Requests
The Post reserves the opportunity to reconsider future year payments, notwithstanding an approval, depending on the Applicant’s performance of grant requirements.
Reporting Requirements
The Post will require detailed reporting from the Grantee regarding use of funds and possibly a presentation to our membership detailing the use of our funds.