Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Grant

Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: North Texas Community Foundation
Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: November 01, 2025

Summary

The Fleetwood Memorial Foundation Grant, established in 1974 by Mr. W.I. Fleetwood, provides essential financial assistance to Texas first responders and their families during critical times. This fund supports those injured in the line of duty, as well as the families of fallen officers, during the crucial first eight weeks after an incident. Grants of $10,000 for death or $3,000-$5,000 for injuries help alleviate immediate financial burdens.

Overview

Since 1974, the Fleetwood Foundation has provided financial assistance to first responders and their families. In tribute to the service and sacrifice made by first responders, Mr. W.I. Fleetwood established the Fleetwood Memorial Foundation. The fund provides immediate financial assistance to certified Texas law enforcement and fire protection personnel injured in the line of duty or to the families of those killed.The legacy of Mr. W.I. Fleetwood and the foundation live on in partnership with NTCF. Funds are designed to alleviate the immediate financial need and are exclusively dedicated to helping first responders and their families when they need it most—during the first eight weeks after an incident. The Purpose Funds are dedicated to help with immediate needs of injured and fallen police officers, fire personnel and their families during the first eight weeks after an incident occurs. These funds are intended to provide interim support until additional monetary assistance may arrive from other funding sources. Fallen/Injured Grants Grants distributed based on severity, dependents and time lost from work. Grants are $10,000 in the event of death; $3,000 – $5,000 for those injured.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must apply within 8 weeks of the incident to be eligible for funds.Police Officers and fire personnel from the State of Texas may be eligible to receive grants from this fund when they are injured in the line of duty. Additionally, the families of an officer or fire personnel who has fallen in the line of duty are also eligible to receive a grant. In case of the death or injury of a Texas Peace Officer (as defined by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education, TCLEOSE) or the death or injury of a Texas fire personnel, applications must be submitted by the department the individual was working for at the time of the incident. We are unable to accept an application from the injured personnel or from the family members of the fallen personnel.

Ineligibility

We are unable to accept an application from the injured personnel or from the family members of the fallen personnel.