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 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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Harry A. Logan Fire Service Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K The Harry A. Logan Fire Service Scholarship honors the legacy of Harry A. Logan, a dedicated fire service member with over 40 years of service. |
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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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