Mission Blue Grant Form Revised October 2021 1
MISSION BLUE POST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
THE AMERICAN LEGION
INTERNAL AFFAIRS & MEMBERSHIP DIVISION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
For assistance in completing this application, please contact your department.
You may find their contact information at www.legion.org/departments.
POST GRANT (Application–Page 3): The Mission Blue Post Assistance Program (PAP) grant is intended to assist posts
whose revenue has been negatively impacted from the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis within the community, as well
as any government-mandated restrictions. The funds distributed from this grant are to be exclusively used to meet financial
responsibilities associated with maintaining post facilities and community presence. Grants are only approved to cover costs
and fees associated with mortgage payments, rent, insurance premiums, and/or utilities. Recipient posts are prohibited from
using funds to maintain or cover a loss of income from any registered post business (including but not limited to post bars,
cantinas, restaurants, etc.), paying post employees, building upgrades or repairs, taxes, fines/fees/penalties, or funding post
activities and programs. Posts who meet all the required criteria may receive up to $2,000.00 from the Mission Blue PAP
fund. Department commanders/adjutants are encouraged to complete a Mission Blue grant application on behalf of the post.
Applications for this program will be accepted up to July 1, 2022.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA: American Legion posts who meet all qualifying criteria for the Mission Blue grant are
eligible to receive up to $2,000.00. Department commanders/adjutants must certify the applicant post meets the
following criteria:
• Must have filed all other required forms and reports as prescribed by the department & national headquarters.
• Must have actively participated in one or more American Legion program(s) within the last 18 months.
• Must have a financial need.
• Must have filed an IRS 990 form within the prescribed due date.
• Must provide documentation indicating that the post is properly incorporated.
• Must have a consolidated post report (CPR) on file.
• Must provide a certificate of insurance for all liability coverage naming The American Legion doing
business as (dba) American Legion National Headquarters and the post’s department as an additional
insured. (Post must submit certificate of insurance declaration showing coverage.)
American Legion posts who do not have a CPR and/or a current certificate of insurance listing the American Legion National
Headquarters as an additional insured may still qualify for receiving up to $1,000.00 in grant funds.
REQUIRED APPLICATION INFORMATION (Application–Page 3): Department leadership must verify that applicant
posts meet all the qualifying criteria prior to submission of the grant application. Posts and departments do not need to
submit any bills or receipts along with grant applications. The application must be filled out completely and accurately to
prevent delays in processing. Grant requests may be completed in the fillable PDF format and sent to departments for
verification. Departments may submit endorsed applications to national via email (ia@legion.org). Any questions
regarding this grant should be directed to the Internal Affairs & Membership Division.
APPROVAL SIGNATURE OF GRANT APPLICATIONS: Upon review, if additional information is needed, the
department will be contacted. If the application is properly completed and all qualifying criteria and requirements are
met, the Internal Affairs & Membership Division will endorse the application and forward a request for funds to the
Finance Division. After review and approval by grant administrators, a check will be issued and forwarded to the
department headquarters to disburse to the applicant post along with a grant fulfillment letter which will also include
reporting instructions.
If any of the above steps have not been taken, the application will be returned to the department headquarters for further
amendments or clarification. Applications not approved will be returned to the department headquarters with reasons for
disapproval, who should then notify the applicant post.