SWAPA Pilot Relief Fund
855-737-5438
By credit card on the web portal – PayPal: https://emergencyassistancefdn.org/swapa-pilot-relief-fund-donation/
Text-to-Give:
The keyword “SWAPA” to 50155 and follow the promptsBy sending a check to:
Emergency Assistance Foundation, Inc.
Center for Philanthropy – SWAPA Pilot Relief Fund
700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 102
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
SWAPA members employed by Southwest Airlines on the date of the application SWAPA members on approved medical leave or an approved leave of absence for no more than one year SWAPA employees In the case of death of a member or employee, eligible dependents may apply
| Component | Time |
|---|---|
| Days after event that application may be submitted | 1 Year |
| Application Submissions are limited to | 1 Every 12 Months |
| If Grant is not approved, applicant may re-apply | 6 Months After Date of Non-Approval |
| Maximum Grant (At this time) | $4,000 |
| Minimum Grant | $500 |
| Grant Payments Limited to Vendors Only | No |
The review and selection process is administered by the Emergency Assistance Foundation, Inc. (EAF), which is a U.S. 501c(3) tax-exempt, public, nonprofit organization with approval specifically for Employee/Member Hardship and Disaster Relief Funds. Once your application is complete, normal turnaround time is within 10 business days. Applicants can view and download their application after it is submitted. Your application is confidential, and security of your personal information that the EAF may receive in connection with the SWAPA Pilot Relief Fund will be processed in accordance with the Privacy and Cookie Statement provided on the application.
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