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2026 cycle closed; annual program returns in 2027
The State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program is a grant from State Farm, administered in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), that funds essential equipment for resource-constrained volunteer fire departments. Each of the 150 selected departments receives a ,000 grant to enhance safety, effectiveness, and operational readiness.
The program prioritizes departments that serve populations of 25,000 or fewer, are at least 50% volunteer, are legally organized under state law, and had annual revenue under ,000 in their most recent fiscal year. Funds must be used for eligible fire department equipment. Previous recipients are ineligible.
At least one recipient per state will be selected where 10 or more eligible applications are received. The 2026 application period is now closed.
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Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program - National Volunteer Fire Council Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program Office Hours • Criteria • Application • Selection • Resources • 2025 Recipients • Past Recipients • Contact • Program Sponsors State Farm ® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are proud to team up for the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program to help resource-constrained volunteer fire departments secure needed equipment.
In 2026, State Farm will continue its $1. 5 million commitment, providing 150 volunteer fire departments with $10,000 grants to enhance safety, effectiveness, and operational readiness. The program launched in 2024 and expanded in 2025 in response to overwhelming need across the volunteer fire service.
Ongoing support from State Farm ensures more departments can access the critical resources they rely on. To date, 250 departments have received $2. 5 million, allowing them to better protect their teams and the people they serve.
State Farm will also again provide one-year NVFC memberships to the first 2,000 eligible applicants to give them access to the full range of NVFC benefits. Learn more about what’s included with NVFC membership here . Still have questions after reviewing this page?
Join NVFC program manager Lori Shirley for office hours. No need to register, simply join via the links below any time during the session. Friday, April 24 | 1:00 – 1:30 p.
m. ET Monday, May 4 | 3:00 – 3:30 p. m.
ET Wednesday, May 6 | 7:00 – 7:30 p. m. ET To be eligible for the grant, departments must meet the following criteria: This grant must be used for eligible fire department equipment .
Department must be over 50% volunteer; paid on-call is considered volunteer. Department must serve a population of 25,000 or less. Department must be located in the U.S. and legally organized under state law.
Revenue for the department’s most recently completed fiscal year must not have exceeded $250,000. Department must demonstrate a need for the grant by indicating what the funds will be used for and articulating the impact this grant will have on the department and community. Department must be willing to share a department photo or video and publicize the grant award.
The NVFC will provide sample promotional tools and templates to help. Department must report back within four months on how the grant funds were used. Only one application will be accepted per department; any subsequent applications received for that department will be ineligible.
Previous recipients are ineligible to apply. Read the official rules . The 2026 application period is now closed.
Check out our special opportunities page for more giveaways, grants, and scholarships exclusively for volunteer responders. After the application period ends, a panel selected by the NVFC will review the applications. A total of 150 departments will be chosen to receive a $10,000 grant.
To support volunteer fire departments across the nation, at least one recipient will be selected from each state with 10 or more eligible applications. The selection process is nondiscriminatory. Use these tools to help your department understand and navigate the grant program: Frequently Asked Questions View the 2024 grant infographic .
You can read about the 2024 recipients here . If you have any questions, please contact Lori Shirley at lori@nvfc. org or 202-887-5700 ext.
125. For over 100 years, the mission of State Farm has been to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance combined in the United States.
Its more than 19,200 agent offices and 65,000 employees serve over 96 million policies and accounts – including auto, fire, life , health , commercial policies and financial services accounts. Commercial auto insurance , along with coverage for renters , business owners , boats and motorcycles , is also available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies.
State Farm is ranked No. 36 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www. statefarm.
com . National Volunteer Fire Council The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire and emergency medical services. The NVFC unites and supports volunteer and combination fire and EMS organizations through education, advocacy, leadership development, and collaboration.
Guided by professionalism and innovation, we provide the tools and resources needed to protect communities, advance responder health and safety, and prepare leaders for the future. Learn more and join at www. nvfc.
org .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and municipal government agencies in the U. S. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for State Farm Good Neighbor Better Communities Grant are due October 31, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
State Farm Good Neighbor Better Communities Grant is funded by State Farm. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Farm to School (New York State) is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds initiatives to increase the use of locally sourced agricultural products in school meal programs and promote agricultural education in K-12 schools across New York State. The program supports connections between local farmers and schools, helping students learn about food systems and healthy eating while strengthening regional food economies. Awards of up to $150,000 are available to eligible non-profit organizations operating in New York State. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 12, 2026. This grant aligns with statewide farm-to-school initiatives that build sustainable local food supply chains and improve student nutrition outcomes.
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