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Texas Firemens Auxiliary (TFA) Scholarship

The State Firemens and Fire Marshals Association of Texas

Foundation Annual Grants for First Responders

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Current deadline
January 31, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: January 31 · November 1

From the program guidelines: “Applications must be submitted between November 1 - January 31 annually”

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Eligible organizations

  • Student Status: Graduating high school seniors or current college/vocational-tech students

Other requirements

  • Children and grandchildren (including step-relations) of:
  • Active members of the Texas Firemens Auxiliary or SFFMA
  • Retired members of the Texas Firemens Auxiliary or SFFMA
  • Deceased members of the Texas Firemens Auxiliary or SFFMA

Overview

Geographic Scope: Texas

Eligibility

Children and grandchildren (including step-relations) of:

  • Active members of the Texas Firemens Auxiliary or SFFMA
  • Retired members of the Texas Firemens Auxiliary or SFFMA
  • Deceased members of the Texas Firemens Auxiliary or SFFMA

Student Status: Graduating high school seniors or current college/vocational-tech students

Application Period

Scholarship packets can be requested between November 1 - January 31 annually

Contact Information

Mailing Address: PO Box 1709, Manchaca, Texas 78652

Physical Address: 707 W FM 1626, Austin, Texas 78748

Store Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or by appointment

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Applications must be submitted between November 1 - January 31 annually
  2. Submit completed application per instructions in the scholarship packet

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

  • First responders

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