Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program

The Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program by Compeer Financial aims to bolster rural communities by providing funding for essential emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments. With grants up to $4,000, this initiative ensures that first responders have the necessary tools to protect and serve their communities effectively. Eligibility is limited to rural departments in the 144-county territory, ensuring that help reaches those who need it most.

The mission of Compeer Financial’s Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program is to support rural communities in our service area by funding emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance departments.
Emergency responders serve and protect local communities 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Ensuring that these first responders have access to essential equipment and tools will change – and possibly save – lives.

Eligibility

Rural volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance departments located in or providing direct services to our 144-county territoryFunding is available, up to $4,000 per department, for emergency response equipmentIf awarded, all funds must be used by the end of the current calendar year.Requests may be partially funded.Departments that did not receive a grant in the previous two years are eligible to apply

Ineligibility

Paid law enforcement agencies are not eligible for this grant.Funds are not for deficits already incurred.