UFLAC Fire Foundation Grants and Scholarships

Funder: United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Fire Foundation (UFLACFF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created by IAFF Local 112

Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, California

Award Distribution: Twice per year (mid-year and December distributions)

• Two – $2,000 grants/scholarships
• Four – $1,000 grants/scholarships
• Four – $500 grants/scholarships

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must be an active firefighter or dependent of an active firefighter
• Must be seeking to further their education
• May need assistance with tuition, books, materials, trade-specific tools or equipment, internet access, etc.
• An active firefighter or their immediate family member is eligible for an Award Grant once every 12-month period
• Award amounts based on specific needs of each applicant

Awards Distribution

• Awards announced in July and December
• Awards made directly to applicant if over age 18, or to parents/guardians of a minor child

Funding

Funding made possible by UFLACFF donations from supporters of UFLACFF and UFLAC Local 112, designated specifically to support these opportunities for firefighters and their immediate families.

Major Sponsors Include:

• Matthew and Miho Blumkin – The Blumkin Family Foundation
• Ed Avaness – Miller Kaplan
• Jennifer Lincicum – Fickewirth
• Aaron Straussner & Julie Sherman
• Brian and Mary Ann Hishinuma – Retired LAFD
• Chris Wann, UFLAC Tech
• Jack Kushner Ret'd Foundation, Inc.
• Marian Hishinuma Gold Lee – Lewis, Marenstein, Sherwin & Lee
• Jimmy Blackman & Associates
• Sandra Jackson – Greenspan Co./Adjusters International
• Maria Riggs – UFLAC

Application Process

Submission Methods:

• Email to edugrant@uflac.org, OR
• Mail to: United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local #112, c/o UFLACFF Scholarship/Grant Program, 1571 W Beverly Blvd, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Required Documents:

1. Completed Application Form (online or PDF)
2. JPEG Photo - for foundation files and use in Foundation-related materials
3. Essay (500 word maximum, typed or written and clearly legible)
   • Written by applicant or parent/guardian
   • Must include:
   • How the award will benefit the applicant's life
   • How they will serve others in the future
   • Their area of study
   • Last grade completed
   • School of choice for higher education purposes
4. Biography (2 page maximum)

Selection Criteria

• Applications evaluated by UFLACFF Awards Committee (comprised of Foundation Board Members, active firefighters who are non-Board members, and UFLACFF Advisory Committee)
• Applicant name and personal identifying information will be redacted prior to review by the committee
• Awards granted based on information provided by applicant and specific financial needs

Application Deadlines:

• May 31 for July distribution
• November 1 for December distribution