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.