$10 Million in State Grants Awarded to TN Volunteer Fire Departments
Volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are set to receive a major boost as the state distributes $10 million in grants to 245 departments.
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Grants
Explore the FirefighterNation™ firefighting grants section, where you’ll discover comprehensive articles covering government and private funding opportunities available to support firefighting initiatives. Learn about eligibility criteria, application processes, and tips for securing grants to enhance equipment, training, and community outreach efforts. Stay informed and empowered with resources to effectively navigate the grant landscape and maximize funding opportunities for your firefighting endeavors.
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Massachusetts Firefighter Safety Grants Contingent on Compliance With Transit Housing Law
Municipalities in Massachusetts must comply with a controversial transit-oriented housing law in order to receive state grant money for firefighter safety equipment.
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Keene (NH) Fire Department Staffing ‘Unsustainable’
It’s time to reconsider the Keene Fire Department’s staffing model, according to city and department leaders, as staffing levels have not kept pace with rising…
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Grant Funds Workout Equipment for Shawnee (OH) Firefighters
Employees of the Shawnee Township Fire Department now have access to updated exercise and fitness equipment.
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Springfield (MA) Firefighters Receive $44K in Underwear From Last Call Foundation
The Last Call Foundation awarded the Springfield Fire Department a $44,000 grant to buy two pairs of briefs for each of its 258 firefighters.
FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants: How to Apply and What’s Likely To Be Funded in 2023
FEMA began accepting applications for the 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grants on January 9.
Flint (MI) Firefighters Need New Breathing Devices, Mayor Calls on City Council to Act
Mayor Sheldon Neeley has called on the Flint City Council to approve a spending package for the Flint Fire Department.
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Grant Management Basics for AFG Awards
Watch Now! CONGRATULATIONS! Your fire department has just been awarded a grant through FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. You are now ready to purchase the new tools,…
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Achieving More With Less: Innovative Approaches to Fire Department Funding
Watch Now! In this webcast you will discover long-term funding strategies and proven approaches to crafting high-quality grant applications.
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Fire and Community: Collaborative Funding Strategies for Local Departments
This webinar is designed to empower fire service leaders with the skills necessary to work effectively with their communities to tackle long-term funding needs.
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Missoula (MT) Fire Department To Hire More, Expand Capacity With Federal Grant
Missoula's Fire Department will have a large financial "cushion" to expand its infrastructure after the federal government awarded the city a $7 million grant.
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Amboy (IL) Fire Receives $231,668 Federal Grant for Recruiting
The Amboy Fire Department is receiving $231,668 in federal grant money to help recruit and retain additional volunteer firefighters.
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Grant County (WA) Fire Department 7 Receives Grant Funding for Fire Equipment
Grant County Fire District 7 received two U.S. Department of Homeland Security firefighter grants totaling almost $773,000.
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Three Niagara County (NY) Fire Departments Awarded Federal Funding
Upstate New York fire departments will receive $665,000 in federal funding.
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