Grants for Fire Departments

Last updated October 1, 2026

There are currently 122 open grants for fire departments in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 50 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Open grants: 122; from 87 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $2,750–$30K
Total listed funding: $13.3M; across 50 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 4; 8 with a published date

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Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) DHSEM Grants · State Rolling · Varies Federal grant program providing assistance for fire suppression and management activities.	Rolling	Varies
Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program Pittsburgh Firefighters IAFF Local · Foundation Rolling · Varies Pittsburgh Fire Fighters support the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program. These fire safety grants fund critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies and support community resilience.	Rolling	Varies
Senior Fire Safe Program (Fire Safety Inspection and Alarm Installation) FDNY Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $685K Fire safety inspection and alarm installation program for senior citizens living in neighborhoods most vulnerable to fire, funded by FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety Grant.	Rolling	$685K
Enbridge - Safe Community First Responder Program Grant Enbridge · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $10K The Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program is designed to support emergency response organizations across Canada and the U.S. by providing grants for safety equipment, training, and educational programs.	Rolling	$1K – $10K
California Wildfire Disaster Relief & Recovery Grants California Fire Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Fire Foundation is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for California-based fire departments, local firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofit organizations planning relief effort projects…	Rolling	Varies
Brothers Helping Brothers: Equipment Grants Brothers Helping Brothers · Foundation Rolling · Varies Brothers Helping Brothers is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential tools and equipment to small and rural fire departments.	Rolling	Varies
Sterling T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Sterling T. Lewis Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports Raleigh County residents pursuing careers in public safety, including firefighting and law enforcement.	Rolling	Varies
Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program Grant California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $20K The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program offers crucial funding to California's rural fire departments for essential firefighting equipment and training.	Rolling	$500 – $20K
Fire Department Training Grant Program North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Fire Department Training Grant Program, managed by the North Carolina Forest Service, provides essential training courses for rural fire departments.	Rolling	Varies
Regional Fire Services Training Facilities (RFSTF) Grant Program Department of Fire Programs · State Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Operation Round Up Grant Program Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $15K The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This program receives funding from unclaimed money and member contributions that are rounded up on their electric bills.	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Randy Willmon Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Grant East Texas Communities Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Randy Willmon Memorial Firefighter Scholarship, established by Steve and Lynn Winston, honors Captain Randy Willmon of the Dallas Fire Department.	Rolling	Varies
Rural Fire Capacity Grant Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) Grant Program, funded by the USDA Forest Service, aims to enhance fire response capabilities in designated rural areas.	Rolling	Varies
Southern California Wildfire Preparedness & Education Funding California Fire Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The California Fire Foundation (CFF) is a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Sacramento, CA. Formed in 1987, CFF’s mandate includes an array of survivor assistance projects and community initiatives.	Rolling	Varies
CCCF: First Responder Grants Chaffee County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K The CCCF: First Responder Grants, offered by the Chaffee County Community Foundation, provide funding to enhance first responder capabilities in Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, Lake, and Saguache counties.	Rolling	Up to $1K
Volunteer Fire Assistance - Cooperative Forestry Assistance Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Provides financial, technical and related assistance for organizing, training and equipping rural fire departments.	Rolling	Varies
Rewarding Responders Grants Wisconsin Public Service Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The Rewarding Responders Grant, offered by the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, supports emergency response agencies in their safety initiatives.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Firefighter Property Program Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Firefighter Property Program, managed by the North Carolina Forest Service, provides surplus military equipment to eligible fire departments at no cost.	Rolling	Varies
EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Ricochet Out Front™ Technical Rescue Gear National Volunteer Fire Council · State Rolling · Varies Provides five sets of USAR/Technical Rescue gear To be eligible to apply, departments must provide emergency medical and/or rescue services, have at least one NVFC member, be over 50 percent volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less…	Rolling	Varies
Hanover Life Squad Fund Grant Hamilton Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $10K The Hanover Life Squad Fund, established in 1999, supports local fire departments and emergency medical services in Butler County.	Rolling	$500 – $10K
DCCF: Fire Department Grants Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Decatur County Community Foundation offers Fire Department Grants to support local community and volunteer fire departments.	Rolling	Varies
Volunteer Recruitment Resources Assistance Grant The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas · Foundation Rolling · Varies Assists qualifying fire departments with bolstering staffing and enhancing community fire protection.	Rolling	Varies
Southern, Central & Coastal California Fire Prevention & Preparedness Grant California Fire Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K The California Fire Foundation is offering funding to support wildfire safety and preparedness projects that benefit under-resourced communities in California.	Rolling	Up to $25K
Wildland Fire Fund Grant El Pomar Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Wildland Fire Fund Grant, established by El Pomar Foundation, aims to support volunteer fire agencies and first responders in Colorado with essential emergency resources.	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for fire departments

Grants for fire departments fund apparatus, personal protective equipment, breathing apparatus, training, staffing, and prevention programs that local tax bases often cannot fully cover. The cornerstone is FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which includes the AFG, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants. State fire marshal offices, corporate foundations, and national fire service organizations provide additional funding for gear, vehicles, and recruitment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for fire departments award?

Of the 122 open grants for fire departments Grantable lists as of October 1, 2026, 50 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $2,750 and $30K. The largest is $3.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for fire departments?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas (11), California Fire Foundation (5), Department of Fire Programs (5), Department of Forestry (3), and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (3). In all, 87 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for fire departments due?

Of 122 open grants, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 8 have a published upcoming deadline, 14 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 96 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for fire departments?

Fire departments can pursue grants for engines and apparatus, turnout gear and SCBA, wellness and fitness programs, training, fire prevention education, and firefighter staffing. The primary federal sources are FEMA's three Assistance to Firefighters programs: AFG (equipment and operations), SAFER (hiring and retaining firefighters), and FP&S (prevention and safety research). State agencies and private foundations supplement these with equipment and community risk reduction grants.

What is the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)?

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is a competitive FEMA program that helps fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical services organizations meet their firefighting and emergency response needs. Funds can be used for personal protective equipment, apparatus, training, and health and wellness initiatives. AFG sits alongside FEMA's SAFER grant (which funds firefighter hiring and recruitment) and FP&S grant (which funds prevention and safety projects) under the broader Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program.

Can volunteer fire departments apply?

Yes. Volunteer and combination fire departments are eligible for AFG, SAFER, and FP&S grants, and FEMA's scoring criteria are designed so that smaller and volunteer departments compete fairly against larger career agencies. SAFER in particular funds recruitment and retention campaigns aimed squarely at the volunteer service. A strong application ties each request to documented community risk, call data, and a clear gap that local funding cannot close.

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