Volunteer Fire Dept Program Grant

The Volunteer Fire Dept Program, established by the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation and The Priddy Foundation, aims to enhance community life in Wichita Falls through charitable giving. Since 2006, the program has supported local volunteer fire departments, promoting their needs and fundraising efforts. Eligible fire departments from Texas and Oklahoma counties can apply, provided they meet specific criteria and waiting periods for grants. The program emphasizes community support and responsible funding.

NOTE: All applicants will need to create an account in the grant portal when applying for a grant the first time, regardless if you have received a grant from us in the past.
The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation (WFACF), in partnership with The Priddy Foundation, established the Volunteer Fire Department Fund in 2006. Since that time, The Priddy Foundation, WFACF, and area citizens have continued to make donations to the fund. WFACF promotes the VFD Fund throughout the year, with special emphasis during Texoma Gives, our annual giving day held in September each year.

Eligibility

Who Qualifies:VFD's located in the 24 county service areaTexas Counties: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Haskell, Hardeman, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Young, Wilbarger, Wise, Wichita.Oklahoma Counties: Comanche, Cotton, Jackson, Jefferson, Stephens, Tillman.There is a one year waiting period after a volunteer fire department grant is awarded before another grant request will be considered.

Ineligibility

The following is a list of restrictions that apply to WFACF grants:Fundraising expenses for a donor advised fund cannot be granted or expensed from said fund. Donor advised funds cannot award a scholarship for the benefit of an individual. This includes checks written to an entity for the benefit of a specified individual. Donor advised funds cannot be used to satisfy all or a portion of a pre-existing personal pledge or other financial obligation of the donor, advisors or any related parties. Donor advised funds cannot grant to an organization for the purpose of paying for an event, membership, or any purpose for which the donor or related parties will receive a tangible economic benefit, or which have a direct benefit for fund holder or immediate family members. Grants are not made to political candidates or for lobbying efforts. Grants are not made to private non-operating foundations. Grants are not made to individuals. Scholarship awards are granted to the educational institution for the benefit of the selected student recipient as outlined in the Scholarship Policy. Grants are not made to organizations or supporting organizations that are controlled by the donor or donor appointee. Grants are not made to Type III Support Organizations that are not functionally integrated. Grants made for charitable purations will not be made EXCEPT–International grants will be made when the charitable enenditure responsibility fees may be charged, as per WFACF fee schedule. Grants to international organizations will not be made EXCEPT–International grants will be made when the charitable entity is under a 501{c}3 as determined by the IRS, and has an office located in the United States, e.g. Doctors Without Borders, World Neighbors, etc.