Dogs, dog safety vests, and other K-9 needs for US police and fire K-9 units
Grant Guidelines and Application
Grant Deadline: Thurs., Aug. 15, 2019
K-9 units of police and fire departments in Pittsburgh, PA and in the city/surrounding area of each regular season 2019 Steelers away game are eligible
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation, founded by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, welcomes grant inquiries for support until August 15, 2019.
What this grant does for your agency
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation will disperse grants to police and fire department K-9 units throughout the U.S. This is the 13th grant cycle for The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation. The majority of the grants distributed will help K-9 units to purchase dogs and dog safety vests, but other types of K-9 related needs are considered.
Agencies awarded the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) 2019 K9 Grant receive funds to support K-9 units in the Fire Service and at Law Enforcement Agencies.
Only a limited number of grants will be awarded.
Grant Eligibility
For full eligibility details, see the Grant Guidelines:
Eligible Communities And Estimated Announcement Date
- Boston, MA (Thursday, September 5, 2019)
- San Francisco, CA (Thursday, September 19, 2019)
- Los Angeles, CA (Thursday, October 10, 2019)
- Cleveland, OH (Wednesday, November 13, 2019)
- Cincinnati, OH (Thursday, November 21, 2019)
- Phoenix, AZ (Thursday, December 5, 2019)
- New York City, NY (Thursday, December 19, 2019)
- Baltimore, MD (Thursday, December 26, 2019)
- Pittsburgh, PA (After Super Bowl 2020)
K-9 units of police and fire departments in Pittsburgh, PA and in the city/surrounding area of each regular season away game for the Steelers in the 2019 regular season are eligible.
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation can only distribute grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Although police and fire departments are tax-exempt organizations, they do not typically hold 501(c)(3) designation and thus, must show support from a 501(c)(3) organization that is willing to accept funding on the department’s behalf.
Each application must come from a police or fire department with support from a charity or police foundation.
Charities outside the police and fire department are not eligible to apply on their own.
About the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation
The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) at The Giving Back Fund (GBF) seeks to support police and fire departments throughout the U.S. with a particular emphasis on support for service dogs and to enhance the quality of life for residents of Pittsburgh, PA. Plans for the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation also include grantmaking to nonprofit organizations assisting children in need in cities where Ben has lived and played football. The Giving Back Fund is a national public charity that creates and professionally manages charitable foundations and other philanthropic programs for athletes, entertainers, business entrepreneurs, and corporations. More
Grant Deadline
All Applications much be postmarked by Thursday, August 15, 2019. Applications that are emailed or faxed will not be accepted.
Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Applications will be evaluated on the following: thoroughness of presentation and inclusion of all requested materials; project readiness; demonstrated need; proof of sustainability through both external and internal support; and level of proposed impact.
Apply
Apply for the Ben Roethlisberger Foundation (BRF) 2019 K9 Grant (PDF)