Grants for First Responders provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program (MA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR) Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Massachusetts…
McNicholas & McNicholas UFLAC Education Scholarship Funder: McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, California (UFLAC members and families) Award Details: $12,500 per quarter…
MCSO Employee Wellness Fund Overview: A partnership between the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Central Indiana Police Foundation to support employee health, wellness, and resilience initiatives.…
Members Helping Members Funder: Pinebelt Foundation (Southern Pine Electric Coop) Geographic Scope: 11-county service area including Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence,…
Mental & Behavioral Health Program Status: Active program launched May 2021 Geographic Scope: National (United States) Focus Areas: Mental and behavioral health support for first responders and their…
Mental Health Resiliency Program Status: Active program launched May 16, 2022 Geographic Scope: Initially available in California, Florida, New York, Tennessee, and Texas. Program is expanding…
MGFRA Scholarship Program Organization: Maple Grove Fire Relief Association (MGFRA) Geographic Scope: Maple Grove, Minnesota, US Purpose: Empowering the next generation of public servants by…
Mini-Grants Program Overview: SREMSC offers flexible funding for projects typically much smaller than traditional Code Blue projects. Mini-grants may be used for a wide assortment of expenses that…
Mini-Grants Geographic Scope: Interior Region, Alaska Purpose: Operational funds to support rural, organized EMS services Eligible Uses: - Training - Equipment - Insurance - Fuel - Other operational…
Montecito Firefighters' Charitable Foundation Scholarship Program Type: Educational scholarship for dependents of Montecito Fire Department employees Geographic Scope: Montecito/Santa Barbara area,…
Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Motorola Solutions Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant…
Napa & Sonoma County First Responders Scholarship Status: In development (allocated 2019, expected completion noted as 2020) Geographic Scope: Sonoma County, CA; Santa Rosa Junior College Overview:…
Nate Mills Memorial Firefighter's Fund Training Reimbursement Overview: A specialized fund providing reimbursement for firefighter training expenses, established in memory of Nate Mills, a dedicated…
National FOP Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Funder: National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Geographic Scope: United States (all states) Focus Areas: Education and tuition reimbursement for FOP…
National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation (NLEAFCF) Grants and Scholarships for Tomorrow's Heroes - Organization: National Law Enforcement and Firefighters Children's Foundation…
Neighbor Next Door (NND) Down Payment and Closing Costs (DPCC) Assistance Loan Overview: Down payment and closing cost assistance loan program for essential service professionals including teachers,…
New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations…
New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Task Force Support Group Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary…
New Jersey Emergency Medical Shock Trauma Air Rescue JEMSTAR Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Approximately US $6,000,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026…
New Jersey Law Enforcement Wellness and Resiliency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview…