DCCF: Fire Department Grants

The Decatur County Community Foundation offers Fire Department Grants to support local community and volunteer fire departments. These grants are vital for enhancing public safety and ensuring that departments can meet their operational needs. Each year, funding is allocated based on the specific requirements of the departments, fostering collaboration and effective resource distribution. This initiative underscores the foundation's commitment to empowering local organizations and improving community resilience through strategic financial support.

We help visionary donors practice highly effective charitable giving.We award grants to not-for-profits doing good in the community.We award scholarships to ease the financial burden of education for students.We provide leadership to make Decatur County a better, more beautiful, more equitable community.
Fire Department Grants provide vital assistance to local community and volunteer fire departments in Decatur County. Each year, there is a grant allocation, and representatives from each department work together to determine the best allocation of the dollars based on their respective needs.

Eligibility

Grantees must be registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization under the Internal Revenue Code, a governmental agency, or a qualified educational institution.DCCF grants are only awarded to organizations benefiting Decatur County residents. Organizations need not be located in Decatur County, but the program must benefit our community.High Funding Priorities:New and innovative projects or programs, including startups
Projects which Foundation funds can be used as match, seed money, or challenge grant funding from other donorsProjects which will make a significant impact in the communityProjects which act as a catalyst for action and community participation

Ineligibility

Low Funding Priorities:Individuals, except in the form of scholarships
Projects considered part of the school curriculum
Attendance to conferences, seminars, or other similar events
AdvertisingNot Funded:Make-up for operating deficitsPolitical activitiesPost-event or after-the-fact situationsDebt reductionOngoing operating expenses (with the exception of Sustainability Grants)Religious organizations for religious purposesIndividual and team travel expensesCreation of an endowmentAnnual appeals