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Firefighter Safety and Equipment Grant Program is a grant from the California Fire Foundation that funds fire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency projects for local fire departments and community organizations throughout California. The Foundation has awarded over $1. 3 million to 87 prevention and recovery projects in a single grant year, demonstrating broad statewide reach.
Awards can reach up to $200,000. Eligible applicants include local fire departments, firefighter associations, and community-based organizations focused on public and first responder safety in California.
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For Grant Seekers | California Fire Foundation The California Fire Foundation (CFF) offers grant opportunities to fire departments , firefighter associations and community-based organizations whose vital projects focus on keeping Californians, our state’s communities and first responders safe! Offering competitive grants to address local prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency needs in communities statewide.
See how grants provided by the California Fire Foundation are creating a safer and more resilient California. Access our portal to submit an interim or final project report, or view a grant application. California Fire Foundation grantees are actively addressing some of the state’s toughest climate-driven disaster needs!
To date so far this year , thanks to the generous support of our major funding partners , we have awarded over $1. 3 million in support of 87 prevention, preparedness, relief and recovery projects statewide. In 2022, we awarded more than $1.
95 million in support of 116 projects: 2022 Awarded Projects by Funding Recipient 2022 Grants Programming Impact Santa Margarita Fire Department A small, volunteer fire department serving fire-risk communities in San Luis Obispo County, Santa Margarita FD received funding to support its field communications project.
Funding was awarded by the Califoria Fire Foundation to aid the department in equipping its firefighters with personal radios and pagers so they have two forms of communications in the field in case of emergencies.
Creating opportunities to enhance and protect Tehama County’s natural resources, including wildfire readiness, Tehama Conservation Fund received support from the California Fire Foundation to aid in purchasing red bags, wildland boots and helmets, and other safety gear for its Firefighter II personnel.
Firefighters use the bags and gear when performing a myriad of free, fuels reduction/defensible space services throughout the County for low income, elderly, and disabled residents, as well as when constructing roadside shaded fuel breaks.
Wheeler Crest Fire Protection District A small, volunteer department serving high fire-risk areas in Mono County, Wheeler Crest FPD received funding from the California Fire Foundation to replace outdated PPE and purchase needed specialized equipment, including gear bags, hoods, goggles, headlamps and fire shelters for its firefighting personnel.
American Wildfire Experience A community-based organization supporting wildland firefighters and their communities, the American Wildfire Experience received support from the California Fire Foundation for its Chainsaw Project Initiative , which provides chainsaw trainings, demonstrations, and safety orientations to wildfire-prone communities.
The Initiative empowers commmunity members through hands-on training and practical skills development, particularly women and historically marginalized populations to enable them to become leaders in fuels management and preparedness; where cost and knowledge/skills are not barriers to creating defensible space and wildfire resiliancy. Wildfire Philanthropy & Community Engagement
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local fire departments in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Firefighter Safety and Equipment Grant Program is funded by State of California, Office of the State Fire Marshal. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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