Tips  for  Receiving  Funding  from  The  Home  Depot  

A  long-­‐time  supporter  of  The  American  Legion,  The  Home  Depot  Foundation  announced  in  August  that  it  would  continue  its  commitment  by  investing  $1  million  in  projects  that  make  necessary  improvements  to  American  Legion  facilities  and  the  homes  of  Legionnaires  across  the  country.  

There  are  two  options  for  accessing  these  funds.  Please  be  sure  to  only  apply  for  one  grant  at  a  time.  These  are  competitive  processes.  Please  understand  that  funding  is  not  guaranteed.  For  consideration,  application  must  come  from  a  Post  that  is  in  good  standing  with  The  American  Legion.    

COMMUNITY  IMPACT  GRANTS   TEAM  DEPOT  GRANTS  

What  Is  It?   Provides  up  to  $5,000  in  Home  Depot  gift  cards  for  a  project  to  be  completed  by  The  American  Legion  volunteers.  Team  Depot  volunteers  are  not  involved  in  these  projects,  but  these  grants  are  a  great  option  for  engaging  your  Legionnaires  and  community.  

Funds  volunteer  projects  that  utilize  Team  Depot,  The  Home  Depot’s  associate-­‐led  volunteer  force,  and  volunteers  from  your  American  Legion  Post.  

What  Projects  Might  Qualify?  

ü Construction  of  a  ramp  at  a  veteran’s  homeü Critical  home  repair  for  a  veteranü Beautification  of  an  American  Legion  Post

ü Painting  and/or  landscapingü Installing  new  ceiling  tilesü Replacing  ceiling  fansü Replacing  flooring  in  a  room  or  two

What  Projects  Would  NOT  Qualify?  

× Projects  that  do  not  benefit  a  veteran  or  veteran’s  organization  

× Projects  without  enough  volunteers  to  complete  × Projects  applied  for  by  anyone  other  than  a  501c3  

or  501c19  in  good  standing  with  the  IRS  

× Roof  repair  × HVAC  × Structural  changes  × Electrical  and/or  plumbing  work  × Anything  requiring  permits  

How  Do  I  Get  Started?  

1. Gather  your  paperwork  –  You’ll  need  your  501c19letter  or  most  recent  Form  990  and  a  copy  of  yourgeneral  liability  insurance.

2. Visit  homedepotfoundation.org/page/grantsto  learn  more  about  Community  Impact  Grantsand  apply  online.

3. Be  patient  –  It  is  a  competitive  grant  process  andall  paperwork  will  be  thoroughly  reviewed  prior  toapproval.

1. Determine  the  three  to  five  Team  Depot-­‐friendly  projects  for  which  you  would  like  torequest  funding.

2. Gather  your  paperwork  –  You’ll  need  your501c19  letter  or  most  recent  Form  990  and  acopy  of  your  general  liability  insurance.

3. Visit  your  local  The  Home  Depot  store  andask  to  speak  to  a  Team  Depot  Captain  ormember  of  the  management  team  aboutyour  proposed  project.

4. Pending  support  from  your  Team  DepotCaptain,  work  with  your  store  team  tocomplete  a  grant  application  online.

5. Be  patient  –Team  Depot  Captains  are  storeassociates  who  volunteer  on  their  time  offand  cannot  always  schedule  an  immediatesite  visit.  It  can  take  two  to  three  monthsfrom  the  time  you  start  the  process  to  thetime  you  receive  funding  approval  to  beginyour  project.

Have  Questions?    Contact the marketing division at 317-630-1398.  

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