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Firefighters Charitable Foundation Grants is a grant from Firefighters Charitable Foundation that funds fire departments, firefighter associations, and nonprofits to support local fire and disaster victims, fire prevention education, and community safety programs.
The foundation offers several grant categories: an AED program grant to help organizations implement automated external defibrillator programs; a Fire Department Equipment Program for volunteer and paid departments to purchase firefighting equipment, tools, and clothing; a Community Smoke Detector Program for smoke detector installation initiatives; and a Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program for departments setting up juvenile fire prevention programs.
Applications are submitted through an online form.
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FIRE DEPARTMENTS | ffcforg The Firefighters Charitable Foundation continues to provide assistance to those in need. Grants are given to assist local fire/disaster victims, fire prevention education, volunteer fire department equipment purchase, and community safety programs.
If you or your organization applies for a grant, please be sure to describe how funding will be utilized and whether this is an ongoing or one time program and/or equipment purchase. The following grants are available that meet specific grant requirements: AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) This grant is available nationally to an organization that would like to implement an AED program for their community.
Applicants should fill out the Apply for Grants Form (see link below). Fire Department Equipment Program This grant is available for Volunteer (and Paid) Fire Departments to purchase fire fighting equipment. It also provides assistance to acquire tools, clothing and other neccesary items needed.
Applicants should fill out the Apply for Grants Form (see link below). Community Smoke Detector Program This grant is available for Volunteer Fire Departments, Safe Kids Coalitions, and other organization to assist with implementation of a smoke detector, battery replacement program in their local community. Applicants should fill out the Apply for Grants Form (see link below).
Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program This grant is available for any Fire Department (Volunteer or Paid) and other organization wishing to implement a "Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program." There are currently thousands of these prevention programs throughout the United States.
The grant helps offset the initial costs of setting up the program with items such as instructional material, users guide, audio/visual equipment and other related printing. Applicants should fill out the "Apply for Grant Form" ( see link below ). If you wish to apply for a grant please click here: Apply for Grant Form.
Note: Specify from the list above which one you are applying for in the comments area of the Grant Form.
Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe how funding will be utilized
Indicate whether this is an ongoing or one-time program and/or equipment purchase
Specify which grant program you are applying for
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Fire Departments, Firefighter Associations, Nonprofits Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.