Grants for First Responders

Last updated August 23, 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	Health and Medical Services: John T. Sloper Community Fund Grants	Community Foundations of the Hudson	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Denver Fire Scholarship	Denver Fire Fighters Burn Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mental & Behavioral Health Program	National Law Enforcement and	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Hardyston Township First Aid Squad Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of New Jersey	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Responder Health and Wellness Grants	Texas Mutual Insurance Company	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Safety and Wellness Organizations Grant	Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	ALERRT Travel Assistance Grant (TX)	State of Texas Office of the Governor	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bell Textron Corporate Grant	Bell Textron Inc	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Ethan Stadler Memorial Firefighter/EMT Scholarship Grant	Ashland County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	State Homeland Security Grant Program	Maryland Department of Emergency Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas DPS Scholarship Grant	Communities Foundation of Texas Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
State	EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative	US Department of Justice	Rolling	$2.5M – $40M
Foundation	Brian A. Aselton Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant	Hartford Foundation for Public Giving	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Grant Program	Golden Civic Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Enbridge - Safe Community First Responder Program Grant	Enbridge	Rolling	$1K – $10K
Foundation	Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation (FHSPSF) Partnership Grant	The Ironman Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Law Enforcement Officer Survival Training Program	United States Deputy Sheriffs'	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Black Hills Charitable Giving Program Grant	Black Hills Corporation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	NextLevel Jobs - Employer Training Grant (EMS/Fire) (S)	Indiana Department of Homeland Security	Rolling	$5M
State	Department of Public Safety - Emergency Communications Networks – Grants	Public Safety Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Wildfire Disaster Relief & Recovery Grants	California Fire Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Invest in Blue Fund	The Central Indiana Police Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Brothers Helping Brothers: Equipment Grants	Brothers Helping Brothers	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Safety Equipment Program	United States Deputy Sheriffs'	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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