Hero Fund America Fund Grants

Hero Fund America Fund Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Amount: Up to US $2,000
Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Summary

Hero Fund America offers grants to EMS, Fire, and Law Enforcement Agencies, supporting essential training, education, and equipment needs. Established in 2016, the fund emphasizes mental health and life-saving resources for first responders. With funding requests capped at $2,000 annually, the program is designed to directly benefit eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities. Notably, the fund is backed by unique fundraising events like the Run 4 the Hills and the Hero Fund America Tour.

Overview

Overview The HFA Fund was created in 2016 and now provides grants to EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement Agencies supporting equipment, training and education needs. Hero Fund America presents two annual fundraising events, Run 4 the Hills for First Responders (held in October in Sharon Springs, NY) and the Hero Fund America Tour for First Responders (held in June). Grant Information The Hero Fund America Fund was created in partnership with Hero Fund America, Inc. The fund provides grants to benefit the education, training, life-saving equipment and mental health needs of first responders.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Hero Fund America Fund supports projects and programs that meet the following criteria:Program or project will directly support the education, training, life-saving equipment or mental health needs of first responders Funding requests may not exceed $2,000 in a calendar year All grant funds will be used for direct program expenses Recipient must be an eligible 501(c)(3) or government entity