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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
NYS Women Veterans Recognition Day in June
The NYS Department of Veterans Services is hosting its annual Women Veterans Recognition Day in June. This year instead of having it for three days in Albany, it will occur in three different locations:
• Albany on Wednesday, June 12, 1 to 4 p.m. (Empire State Plaza, 100 S Mall Arterial)
• Watertown on Friday, June 14, 1 to 4 p.m. (Dulles State Office Building,317 Washington St.)
• Syracuse on Friday, June 21, 1 to 4 p.m. (D’Aniello Institute, Waverly Ave.)This event is a tribute to the service and sacrifice of women who have served in the armed forces. It’s an opportunity to recognize their contributions, share stories, and express gratitude for their dedication to our country.
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Friday, April 05, 2024
American Legion Membership Impact Report – March 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dept. of NY Offers Grants for Suicide and Homelessness Prevention
The American Legion Department of New York has established a grant program to provide funding to New York State non-profits, public corporations, charitable organizations, and municipalities bringing tangible aid, assistance, and research to our at-risk veteran population in New York State.
The grant program is aimed at preventjng veteran suicide and homelessness, and the Department of New York is seeking requests for proposals (RFP).
See grant program cover Letter. (PDF)
See full request for proposals. (PDF)
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Department Leaders’ Homecoming Dinner Is May 18
May 17-19 is the weekend of The American Legion Family Homecoming Event in honor of Department Commander Tim Collmer, President Karen St. Hilaire and Detachment Commander Peter Deangelis. The Homecoming takes place at Vernon Dows Casino Hotel in Vernon, with the dinner at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 18.
Deadline is May 1 for hotel and dinner reservations.
See flyer for details.
Homecoming Flyer (PDF)
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
How Posts May Obtain a Grant for a Capital Project
American Legion Posts are eligible to submit a grant application for capital projects involving such things as kitchen, community room and HVAC under the Veterans’ Nonprofit Capital Program (VNCP).
Applications for VNCP Round 2 are due April 19, 2024.
Applicants should be sure to:
Obtain a prequalified State Financial System (SFS) Prequalification Application (or maintain the prequalification status in SFS – as a reminder the Grants Management System converted all prequalified Grants Gateway Document Vaults to SFS in January 2024). Please refer to the Grants Management website (https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/get-prequalified) and the Questions and Answers noted below for additional details.
NOTE: It is highly recommended that you start the prequalification process no later than March 31 as it may take a significant amount of time to get through the process.
Review the VNCP Round 2 Request for Grant Applications (Round 2 RGA) including all of the Exhibits and Appendices on the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services Website. https://veterans.ny.gov/veterans-nonprofit-capital-program-0
Review the VNCP Zoom Conference Call video on the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services Website.
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Review the VNCP Round 2 Questions and Answers in the Documents Section of the NYS Department of Veterans’ Services Website.
Submit an Application based on the Round 2 RGA requirements.
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Friday, March 15, 2024
American Legion Membership Impact Report – Feb. 2024
Check out the impact of American Legion membership.
American Legion Impact Report – Feb. 2024
