Public Safety Education and Training Grant

Public Safety Education and Training Grant is sponsored by NIPSCO NiSource Charitable Foundation. Provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and first responders in northern Indiana to expand public safety education and training efforts.

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Now in its seventh consecutive year, the grant supports local nonprofit organizations and first responders to provide public safety education and training across northern Indiana. Grants are available in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. Applications are being accepted now through July 18, and recipients will be announced during the week of Aug.

11. “At NIPSCO, safety is our priority and core value,” said Rick Calinski, Director of Public Affairs and Economic Development. “This grant represents our ongoing commitment to empowering first responders and community members with the tools and training they need to stay ahead of emergencies.

By fostering a proactive safety culture, we’re helping to create stronger, more resilient communities. ” Since 2018, the grant has funded 107 safety education programs and various trainings for the public and first responders.

Last year, some of the funded programs and trainings included lithium-ion battery response training in Cass County, carbon monoxide training for East Chicago residents and CPR and AED training for residents and first responders in Carroll County.

Last year’s grant recipients included: American National Red Cross Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana Cass County Emergency Management Agency Cedar Lake Fire Department City of Delphi - Delphi Police Department City of East Chicago Fire Department Cleveland Township Fire Department Crown Point Police Department Dyer Firefighters Association, Inc. Franciscan Alliance, Inc. LaGrange Firefighters, Inc. Lake County Homeland Security/EMA Lutheran Social Services of Indiana, Inc. Pulaski County Emergency Medical Services Grant opportunities will include, but are not limited to, community and youth public safety education programming, training for first responders, police, and fire department, fire and carbon monoxide safety programs, education, training in the prevention of damage to underground natural gas lines and child-related safety education.

Grant funding is not intended to cover the purchase of equipment other than tools needed to support public safety education programs and training. Organizations with a mission to support public safety education and training must apply online through NIPSCO’s Your Cause portal.

Defined alignment with project and community priorities Detailed project description including amount requested, scope of project and community impact To learn more and apply, please visit NIPSCO. com/SafetyGrant .

Community, Company, Customers, Safety Natural Gas: If you smell gas, think you have a gas leak, have carbon monoxide symptoms or have some other gas emergency situation, go outside and call 911 and then our emergency number 1-800-634-3524 . Electric: For any electric emergency including a power outage or other electric-related situation, please call 1-800-464-7726 .

If you see a downed power line, stay away and immediately call 911 and then our emergency number.