Grants for First Responders

Last updated August 21, 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	United Paramedics of Nashville and Chief Kappu Deshpande EMS Education Scholarship Grant	The Community Foundation of Middle	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AED Program	The Wayne Hospital Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community Grants (General Grantmaking)	Fayette County Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Higher Education Scholarship	Folds of Honor Eastern-pa-nj-chapter	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Speer Dream Foundation Grant	Speer Dream Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Grant	Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Disabled Outdoorsmen Scholarship	Disabled Outdoorsmen Usa Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Lycoming County Emergency Service Grant Program	First Community Foundation Partnership	Rolling	$10K – $100K
State	Police Recruitment and Retention (PRAR)	Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation Scholarship Grant	Communitygiving	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Rodney Holder Memorial Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Abilene	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Indigo Hope Foundation Grant	The Indigo Hope Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $100K
Foundation	Community Engagement Grant	National Law Enforcement and	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	VFIS of Texas/Texas Mutual Insurance Company Health and Wellness Grant	The State Firemens and Fire Marshals	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	WASPC Traffic Safety Grants	Washington Association Of	Rolling	Varies
State	Law Enforcement Training Scholarship Program (LETS)	Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	America’s Heroes Scholarship Fund Grant	Community Foundation for Palm Beach And	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop Matching Grant Program	American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery Corporation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Fallen First Responder Home Program	Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Massachusetts Municipal Public Safety Staffing Program (MA) Grant	Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Unmanned Aircraft Trade and Replace Program (VA) Grant	Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Ted Vanden Bosch Scholarship for the Children of Police Officers, Firefighters, and Rescue Personnel Grant	The Community Foundation of The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant Program (CO)	Colorado Department of Local Affairs	Rolling	Up to $1.7M
Foundation	SC Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF)	South Carolina Hospital Association	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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