Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Other requirements

  • Funding may be used for:
  • Acquisition of firefighting vehicles
  • Fire and rescue equipment
  • Protective clothing

Overview

Funding Source: Texas Legislature

Program Type: Cost-sharing program

Geographic Scope: Texas rural volunteer fire departments

Purpose

Provides funding to rural VFDs for equipment and training needs.

Eligible Uses

Funding may be used for:
* Acquisition of firefighting vehicles
* Fire and rescue equipment
* Protective clothing
* Dry-hydrants
* Computer systems
* Firefighter training

What The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
18
Total given
$224K
Median grant
$11K
Range
$5,750–$38K
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Waco, TX; Robinson, TX; Granbury, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Robinson VFD · Robinson, TX

    Equipment and training

    $38K

  • Granbury VFD · Granbury, TX

    Equipment

    $22K

  • Downsville VFD · Waco, TX

    Dues and equipment

    $18K

  • Sunset VFD · Sunset, TX

    Equipment and physicals

    $15K

  • Beverly Hills VFD · Waco, TX

    Dues, equipment, and physicals

    $13K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Fire departments
  • Workforce development

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