Grants for VFDs and fire prevention
Grant Deadline: This program accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Fire grants for AEDs, equipment, smoke detectors and more
The Firefighters Charitable Foundation provides fire grant assistance for:
- Fire prevention education
- Volunteer fire department equipment purchases
- Community safety programs
What this grant does for your agency
Grants are available to fund the following programs:
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator)
This grant is available nationally to an organization that would like to implement an AED program for their community. Applicants should fill out the Apply for Grants Form (see link below).
Fire Department Equipment Program
This grant is available for Volunteer (and Paid) Fire Departments to purchase fire fighting equipment. It also provides assistance to acquire tools, clothing and other neccesary items needed. Applicants should fill out the Apply for Grants Form (see link below).
Community Smoke Detector Program
This grant is available for Volunteer Fire Departments, Safe Kids Coalitions, and other organization to assist with implementation of a smoke detector, battery replacement program in their local community. Applicants should fill out the Apply for Grants Form (see link below).
Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program
This grant is available for any Fire Department (Volunteer or Paid) and other organization wishing to implement a “Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program.” There are currently thousands of these prevention programs throughout the United States. The grant helps offset the initial costs of setting up the program with items such as instructional material, users guide, audio/visual equipment and other related printing. Applicants should fill out the “Apply for Grant Form” ( see link below ).
Agencies awarded the Firefighters Charitable Foundation Fire Prevention & VFD Grants receive funds for specific types of equipment or programs.
Only a limited number of grants will be awarded. Typically awards are for under $5,000.
Grant Eligibility
For full eligibility details, see the Grant Guidelines.
About the Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Since 1991, the not for-profit 501 (c)3 organization the Firefighters Charitable Foundation (FFCF) has provided direct aid to victims of fire or disaster, other non-profit agencies, and volunteer fire departments. More
Grant Deadline
Grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Apply for the Firefighters Charitable Foundation Fire Prevention & VFD Grants