Grants for First Responders

Last updated August 19, 2026

There are currently 303 active grants for first responders in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	St. Florian Scholarship Fund Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SFFMA SAFER Grant	The State Firemens and Fire Marshals	Rolling	$2.8M
Foundation	Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program	The Leary Firefighters Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Nate Mills Memorial Firefighter's Fund Training Reimbursement	Huntington County Community Fdtn	Rolling	$100 – $200
Foundation	Terry Farrell Firefighter Fund Grant	The Terry Farrell Firefighters Scholarship Fund Inc.	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant	Motorola Solutions Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Bright Lights Scholarship Grant	Greater Kansas City Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	New Jersey Law Enforcement Wellness and Resiliency Grant	New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety	Rolling	Up to $50K
State	9-1-1 Trust Fund	Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Deputy Patrick Mayfield Scholarship Grant	North Georgia Community Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Mental Health Resiliency Program	National Law Enforcement and	Rolling	Varies
State	Emergency Medical Services - State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)	Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Widows and Orphans Fund	Santa Ana Police Officers Widows &	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COPS Technology and Equipment Program	Alamo Area Development Corporation	Rolling	$4.5M
Foundation	Fire Department Equipment & Infrastructure Grant Program	San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Responder-Hero Education Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Responder Grants	Chaffee County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	The Davis Fire Appreciation Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Northern Nevada	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Line of Duty Death Benefit	The State Firemens and Fire Marshals	Rolling	$500K
Foundation	Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Grants	Virginia Beach Rescue Squad Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dettwiller Foundation Grants	Dettwiller Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	United We Stand Grant: State Agencies (NV)	State of Nevada Emergency Response Commission	Rolling	Up to $32K
Foundation	Hopewell Fire and Rescue Retiree Scholarship Endowment Grant	John Randolph Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $3K
State	Body Armor For Local Law Enforcement (BARM)	Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy	Rolling	Varies

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About grants for first responders

Grants for first responders help fire departments, EMS agencies, search and rescue teams, and law enforcement cover equipment, training, staffing, and wellness needs that local budgets rarely stretch to fund. Major federal sources include FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for firefighting and EMS organizations, the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Office and Bureau of Justice Assistance for law enforcement, and FEMA preparedness grants administered through state emergency management agencies. National nonprofits and corporate giving programs add further support for gear, vehicles, and responder mental health.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for first responders?

First responder grants span personal protective equipment, apparatus and vehicles, communications gear, training and certification, staffing, and health and wellness initiatives. Federal programs include FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) for fire and EMS agencies, and DOJ COPS Office and Bureau of Justice Assistance awards for law enforcement. State emergency management agencies pass through additional FEMA preparedness funding, and private foundations and corporate programs fund specific equipment and responder support needs.

Who funds grants for first responders?

The largest funders are federal agencies: FEMA (within the Department of Homeland Security) for fire, EMS, and emergency preparedness, and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and Office of Justice Programs for law enforcement. State agencies administer many of these dollars locally, and national nonprofits, hospital systems, and corporate philanthropy round out the field with targeted equipment, training, and wellness grants.

Can volunteer and small-town responder agencies apply?

Yes. Many federal programs, including FEMA's AFG and SAFER, explicitly prioritize volunteer and combination departments and smaller agencies that serve rural communities. Eligibility generally requires that you be a recognized government agency or a qualifying nonprofit emergency organization. Because applications can be competitive and detailed, building a clear needs narrative backed by call volume, response data, and a documented funding gap improves your odds.

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