ELIGIBILITY (updates in RED type):
Have completed any
two out of the five following criteria during the 2018-2019
and/or
2019-2020 fiscal year:
1. Achieved
100%membership.
2. Submission
of Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, and/or
Teacher of the Year
3. Buddy Poppies purchased
4. Donation made to Veterans & Military Support Programs
5. Reported 1,000
or more hours of community service to their Department
Be in good standing (i.e. not on suspension) with VFW National.
Own or rent a Post Home. The title deed or lease agreement must be held by members of the
VFW Post and cannot be jointly owned or rented by any other veterans group(s).
Have a fully completed Election Report on file with VFW National Headquarters.
Have a combined total of less than $25,000in all non-restricted bank accounts held
by the Post. Federal Payroll Protection Program grants are considered restricted funds and need not be counted when calculating the total amount in non-restricted accounts.
Agree to complete and
return a two-page grant report form along with
proof of how the funding was used.
Have a qualifying need, which includes payment assistance for the following:
o Mortgage/Rent
o Utilities (gas, electric, water, etc.)
o Insurance
o Property tax
o Post home building repairs
o Costs associated with bringing the Post building and personnel into compliance
with Covid-19 safety regulations (e.g. cleaning/sanitizing, personal protective
equipment (PPE),shields/sneeze guards, etc.)
The updated PPRG application is available to download atwww.vfw.org/grants. Questions regarding the PPRG
maybe directed to Jason
Couch: jcouch@vfw.org or 816-968-1174.
