How much funding does First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative provide?

First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative provides $5,000,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative

Q: How often is First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative offered?

First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative is described as a one-time opportunity.

Permian Road Safety Coalition

Foundation One-time Grants for First Responders

Funding Amount

$5,000,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Permian Basin region across 27 counties, including Texas and New Mexico

Overview:
A five-year, $5 million initiative completed by the Permian Road Safety Coalition in partnership with the Permian Strategic Partnership. The program addressed the unique challenges faced by first responders in the rural and remote Permian Basin, where response times for emergency medical services can be measured in hours rather than minutes.

Focus Areas:

Providing life-saving equipment and tools for first-on-scene responders
Enabling immediate aid to crash victims
Supporting first responder capabilities in vehicle crash response

Achievements:

Served 82 departments across 27 counties
Distributed over 7,000 pieces of equipment
Provided equipment for new rescue truck purchased by Loving County, Texas
Supported matching funds for BUILD Grant for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to build critical overpass project on Hwy. 302 and Hwy. 115 in Kermit, Texas
Provided support to Texas Department of Public Safety Foundation (DPS)