Our Military Kids

Dear National Guard Family Member,


Our Military Kids http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/  wants to help
your family through the deployment of your loved one. If you have a child or
children between the ages 3 to 18, and your spouse is currently deployed
overseas with the National Guard or Reserves, your child is eligible for a
grant. The grants, which can be up to $500, will pay for up to six months of
an extracurricular activity at a location of your choice in your geographic
area.

The grant application process is simple. Visit our website at
http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/ and select the appropriate one-page application
http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/how-to-apply/  Onceyou download and
complete one application per child, send it to us via fax or
regular mail, along with a copy of three supporting documents:

1) A copy of the Title 10 deployment orders;
2) A form of ID for your child - we accept a Military ID, birth
certificate(if Service Member is shown as a parent), or 1172 Deers form
(printout showing dependents from DEERS website is acceptable);
3) Attach a flyer, brochure, registration form or website printout showing
contact information and program costs (be sure to include documentation
showing monthly or weekly fees, equipment fees, registration fees, etc.

Once we receive your application and documents, a check is sent within ten
days directly to the service provider of the activity. We will match the cost
of six months fees plus registration fees, equipment fees, etc. An exciting
notification packet will be sent to each child informing them that the
grant was approved.

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page
http://www.ourmilitarykids.org/how-to-apply/faqs.php .
If you don't see an answer to your question, call our office at (703) 734-6654.
Keep in mind - we can only provide grants to children with a parent who is
currently deployed - if your service member has yet to deploy, you may apply
for a grant no earlier than 30 days prior to the report date on the title 10 Mob
orders.

The most difficult part of this process is deciding which type of activity
you would like your children to participate!

We look forward to awarding grants to your children.

-The Our Military Kids Staff