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.
Pillars of Freedom Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: USS Midway Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview Pillars of Freedom Grants Since 2016, the…
Police Agency Grants Overview: The Crime Prevention Fund provides special request grants to police departments in their service area to support law enforcement operations and community safety…
Positively Memphis Community Grant: Military and First Responders Focus Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGA Tour Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Positively Memphis…
Providing grants for life-saving equipment and resources to first responders and public safety orgs - Organization: Firehouse Subs and Public Safety Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
Public Safety Memorial Grant Type: State grant for public safety families Overview: An award for children of Georgia law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards who have been permanently…
PulsePoint Grant Competition Funder: PulsePoint Foundation in partnership with Citizen CPR Foundation Award Amount: $20,000 (complete PulsePoint Respond implementation including first year costs)…
Randy Willmon Memorial Firefighter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Randy Willmon Memorial Firefighter…
Randy Willmon Memorials Firefighter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Randy Willmon Memorial…
Range Resources Good Neighbors Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Range Resources Good…
Reg Christman Fire Science Support Fund Overview: A support fund established in memory of Reg Christman, a Casper firefighter for 23 years who ended his career as division chief training officer. The…
Reno Firefighters Local 731 Benevolent Fund Status: Active (founded in 2021) Geographic Scope: Reno, Nevada Primary Purpose: Support Reno Firefighters in their times of need with charitable…
Rescue Squad Assistance Fund - Agency: Department of Health - Application Period: September 15 and March 15 annually
Research and Standards Development Funding Focus: Academic research related directly to fire service health, wellness and safety issues. Specific Support Areas: - Fire service participation on NFPA…
Rewarding Responders Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Energies Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: April 29, 2025 Summary The Rewarding Responders Grant, offered by the We Energies…
Rewarding Responders Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: July 03, 2025 Summary The Rewarding Responders Grant, offered by the…
RFA- SHSP and UASI – Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Texas Office of the Governor Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September…
Richard "Obie" Oberweiser Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Richard "Obie" Oberweiser…
Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship Overview: The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of…
Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship Overview: The Richard Garner Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of City of Madison Firefighter/Paramedic Richard Garner Jr. who died in the line of…
Rodney Holder Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Rodney Holder Memorial…