$5,000 grants to be awarded to 5 fire departments serving a population of 25,000 or less
Grant Deadline
Apr. 30, 2025
Nutella in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)
Nutella has partnered with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the leading association representing the nation’s volunteer fire and emergency services, to award $25,000 in fire department grants.
To help volunteer fire departments secure the necessities they need to best serve their communities, Nutella has partnered with the NVFC to award $5,000 grants to five deserving departments.
What this grant does for your agency
Department grants may be used to purchase needed equipment or gear, support recruitment and retention efforts, fund training initiatives, enhance community outreach and education, or help fund other department necessities. Grant recipients must utilize funds within six months and report how the funds were spent.
Agencies awarded the Nutella Stacks for Giving Back Fire Grants receive a $5,000 grant.
Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000
Estimated Amount of Individual Grants: $5,000
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Only a limited number of grants will be awarded.
Grant Eligibility
Fire departments must meet the following eligibility requirements before applying.
For full eligibility details, see the Grant Guidelines:
- Individual applying on behalf of the department or department chief must be a member of the NVFC. Check your fire department’s NVFC membership status here.
- Be over 50% volunteer; paid on-call is considered volunteer
- Serve a population of 25,000 or less
- Be located in the U.S. and legally organized under state law
- Demonstrate a need for the grant by communicating what the funds will be used for (breakdown of cost required) and the impact this grant will have on the department and community
- Be willing to share a department photo or video and publicize the grant award (NVFC will provide sample promotional tools and templates to help)
- Grant recipients must utilize funds within six months and report how the funds were spent
- Only one application will be accepted per department; subsequent applications received for that department will be disqualified
About the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC)
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. More
About Nutella
Nutella was born in 1964. The unique hazelnut spread that millions of people around the world love is made with a meticulous selection of high-quality ingredients and an exacting, artisan-inspired production. Today, the popular hazelnut spread is available in around 160 countries worldwide and has been sold for 60 years. More
Grant Deadline
Grant applications are due no later than Apr. 30, 2025.