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THE AMERICAN LEGION
INTERNAL AFFAIRS & MEMBERSHIP DIVISION
INSTRUCTIONS & MISSION BLUE POST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
For assistance in completing this application, or for contact information, contact your department 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 $1,000.00 from the Mission Blue PAP
fund. Department commanders/adjutants are encouraged to complete a Mission Blue PAP grant application on behalf of the
post.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA: American Legion posts who meet all qualifying criteria for the Mission Blue PAP Grant are
eligible to receive up to $1,000.00. Department commanders/adjutants must certify the applicant post meets the following
criteria:
• Must have a consolidated post report on file.
• Must have filed an IRS 990 within the prescribed due date.
• Must have filed all other required forms and reports as prescribed by the department.
• Must have actively participated in one or more American Legion program(s) within the last 18 months.
• Must have a financial need.
• 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.(Submit
declaration page showing coverage)
• Must provide documentation indicating that the post is properly incorporated.
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
delay in processing. Grant requests may be submitted in fillable PDF format and sent via email to 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 the National Adjutant, 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 may be returned to the department headquarters for amendment
or further clarification. Applications not approved will be returned to the department headquarters with reasons for
disapproval who will then notify the applicant post.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: Posts are required to submit a true and accurate report outlining how the grant funds
were used (mortgage, rent, insurance premiums, and/or utilities) within six months of the receipt of funds and no later than
February 28, 2022. Information regarding the report format and submission will be included within the grant fulfillment letter.
This report should be reviewed by department headquarters prior to forwarding it to the Internal Affairs & Membership
Division at the national headquarters.
Mission Blue PAP Form Revised October 2020 2
MISSION BLUE POST ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form contains two sections: a post information section and a department verification section. Both sections must
be completed in full. Departments will need to review the instructions and information within this document with the
applicant post prior to completing the grant application.
2. Departments will need to obtain the necessary records to verify all qualifying criteria have been met. These are only
for the department verification process and additional records do not need to be sent to national headquarters along
with the application. If additional information is needed for the review process, the department will be contacted.
3. Mission Blue PAP grants are strictly for assisting posts with facility related expenses (as outlined in Resolution 36,
October 2020). Bills, receipts, and itemized expenses are not required with this application.
REMINDER: Mission Blue PAP grants are not provided to cover costs or lost revenue associated with any post
business, such as bars, cantinas, pubs, restaurants, club rooms, etc.
4. Ensure all sections of the application are complete and the appropriate signatures are obtained.
5. Applications must be submitted national headquarters by the department headquarters for approval. All applications
sent directly to national headquarters by any other means will be returned to the appropriate department headquarters
without review or action.
6. If you have questions concerning the Mission Blue PAP Grant and application, please contact the Internal Affairs &
Membership Division using the information below.
Before sending a Mission Blue PAP application to The American Legion National Headquarters, did you:
☐ Verify the applicant post has met all the required criteria for grant consideration?
☐ Complete all sections of the application and attach all required documents?
☐ Provide a copy of post’s insurance declaration page showing The American Legion National Headquarters as
an additional insured on the post’s liability (aka general liability) coverage?
☐ Sign and date the application?
The American Legion
Mission Blue Post Assistance Program
PO Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
(317) 630-1330
Email: IA@legion.org
This form may be reproduced as needed.