Grants for First Responders in Vermont
Last updated October 1, 2026
There are 4 active grants for first responders tagged to Vermont, part of 305 active grants for first responders listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program US DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance · Federal Rolling · Up to $200 Supports publicly funded law enforcement and correctional agencies for the purchase or lease of body-worn cameras (BWCs) and the development of comprehensive BWC programs. | |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Assistance to Firefighters Grant Federal Emergency Management Agency · Federal Rolling · Up to $100 Funds outfitting responders with compliant personal protective equipment to enhance their safety during incident response, retrofit or modify facilities to address known health hazards, and acquire emergency response vehicles. | |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative US Department of Justice · Federal Rolling · $2.5M – $40M Supports local law enforcement in rural jurisdictions to prevent, respond to, and reduce violent crime. | |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES and PUBLIC SAFETY – State Homeland Security Grant Program Real-location: General Vermont Department of Homeland Security · State Rolling · $14.4M Support emergency preparedness and management planning, equipment, training and exercises, and law enforcement terrorism prevention activities that assist in achieving core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for… |
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About grants for first responders in Vermont
Grants for first responders help fire departments, EMS agencies, search and rescue teams, and law enforcement cover equipment, training, staffing, and wellness needs that local budgets rarely stretch to fund. Major federal sources include FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for firefighting and EMS organizations, the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Office and Bureau of Justice Assistance for law enforcement, and FEMA preparedness grants administered through state emergency management agencies. National nonprofits and corporate giving programs add further support for gear, vehicles, and responder mental health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for first responders?
First responder grants span personal protective equipment, apparatus and vehicles, communications gear, training and certification, staffing, and health and wellness initiatives. Federal programs include FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) for fire and EMS agencies, and DOJ COPS Office and Bureau of Justice Assistance awards for law enforcement. State emergency management agencies pass through additional FEMA preparedness funding, and private foundations and corporate programs fund specific equipment and responder support needs.
Who funds grants for first responders?
The largest funders are federal agencies: FEMA (within the Department of Homeland Security) for fire, EMS, and emergency preparedness, and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and Office of Justice Programs for law enforcement. State agencies administer many of these dollars locally, and national nonprofits, hospital systems, and corporate philanthropy round out the field with targeted equipment, training, and wellness grants.
Can volunteer and small-town responder agencies apply?
Yes. Many federal programs, including FEMA's AFG and SAFER, explicitly prioritize volunteer and combination departments and smaller agencies that serve rural communities. Eligibility generally requires that you be a recognized government agency or a qualifying nonprofit emergency organization. Because applications can be competitive and detailed, building a clear needs narrative backed by call volume, response data, and a documented funding gap improves your odds.
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