Equipment and training grants for Law Enforcement, Fire, Paramedic or EMS departments
Grant Deadline: This program accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Grants for training and equipment
Through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s First Responders Outreach, the Gary Sinise grants provide help to critical funding for emergency relief, training, and essential equipment to ensure first responders can perform to the best of their abilities.
What this grant does for your agency
As of October 2022, the Gary Sinise Foundation has provided:
- 428 emergency relief grants to police, firefighters, and EMTs
- 12,887 pieces of essential equipment donated by the Gary Sinise Foundation
- 1,135 first responder training grants were funded by the Gary Sinise Foundation
Agencies awarded the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Grant Program receive grants for equipment and training.
Grants are reserved for Law Enforcement Departments, Fire Departments, and Paramedic or EMS departments.
Grant request are limited to Equipment and Training only.
Building costs or operating costs are not covered under this grant.
Grant Eligibility
For full eligibility details, see the Grant Guidelines:
Grants are reserved for Law Enforcement Departments, Fire Departments, and Paramedic or EMS departments. The Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Outreach Department prioritizes volunteer, low, and underfunded departments.
About the Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation serves the nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. More
Grant Deadline
Grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. See the Grant Guidelines for other application or deadline information.
Apply
Apply for the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Grant Program