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FireRescue1’s Fire Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help firefighters identify and secure available grant funding.


The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces
Delaware County fire and EMS providers will receive funding as part of a $37 million grant program supporting emergency services across the state
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
Whether new or used, apparatus costs are skyrocketing, and departments need to develop a plan
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
Grant awardees are reportedly unable to conduct drawdowns from already approved grant fund accounts
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
Last month the White House paused federal funding to align with Trump’s agenda, disputing the court’s authority to intervene
A voter-approved tax allowed Boulder County to provide grants to fund equipment, station upgrades and emergency vehicles
The importance of fire department leadership following rules and guidance for grant opportunities
A Texas A&M grant, donations and a trade-in helped Rockdale firefighters with their latest apparatus purchase
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission
A Firehouse Subs grant helped Pittsfield Township firefighters replace one old camera and place new ones on every truck in the fleet
Grant experts break down the latest opportunities, strategies, and insider tips to help your agency secure critical funding
Redmond’s new electric fire engine, originally priced at $2.4 million, will cost the city just $264,600, thanks to funding from grants and donations
NFPA Fire Sprinkler Initiative week communicates the dangers of home fires to residents and firefighters
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
In 2024, the program funded upgrades to nine first responder facilities, including sheriff’s offices and dispatch centers
Follow these tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Here is an action plan for assessing the impact of the Trump administration’s temporary freeze on federally funded grants and a federal judge blocking that order
Administration officials said the decision to halt loans and grants was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
The Elko County Fire Protection District will use BLM funding to continue fuel treatments in current and new areas
Fire chiefs speak out about the controversial law that ties state funding to a transit, housing requirement for municipalities
A looming $2 trillion budget reduction means we will need to preserve funding streams where we can