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Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance that funds volunteer fire departments in Tennessee to purchase firefighting equipment and meet local match requirements for federal grants. Created in 2019, the program supports the purchase of equipment used to extinguish fires and protect firefighters — excluding fire trucks and vehicles.
Grant funds may also be used to reimburse the cost share for federal grants already awarded. Since its 2020 launch, over $6. 5 million has been awarded to more than 100 Tennessee fire departments.
Eligible applicants are volunteer fire departments in Tennessee.
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Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office-Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant- APPLICATION NOW OPEN Tennessee Fire Marshal's Office-Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant- APPLICATION NOW OPEN Skip to first unread message unread, Nov 1, 2023, 12:33:21 PM 11/1/23 You do not have permission to delete messages in this group Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message to 'Cross, Steve' via Tennessee Fire Information Resource Exchange (F.
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The Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office opened its grant application period today for Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grants. The grant dollars have been increased to meet the needs of fire departments and firefighters. I hear many fire chiefs say they do not apply for the federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant because they can not afford the grant match.
The good news is that the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant can be used to pay the match for your AFG award. Tennessee Fire Marshal Office Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant application period is November 1, 2023, through November 30, 2023 . Fire Management Consulting Program Manager UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service Knoxville, Tennessee 37921 (615) 532.
7108 | (931) 981. 3593 Cell The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, Nov. 1, 202 Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (“TDCI”) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (“SFMO”) proudly announce that applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, Nov.
1, 2023, for $10 million in grants through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program. Created in 2019 by legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, the program earmarks monies for the purchase of firefighting equipment by Tennessee volunteer fire departments or to help volunteer departments meet local match requirements for federal grants for purchasing equipment.
Grant proceeds may be used to purchase equipment used by firefighters to extinguish fires and protect the lives of firefighters (other than fire trucks or vehicles) or the grants may be used to help fire departments pay or reimburse the cost share for federal grants that have already been awarded. Since the program’s launch in 2020, grants totaling $6. 5 million have been provided to over 100 Tennessee fire departments.
The allocation of $10 million represents the largest amount yet for this vital, lifesaving program. “The brave men and women who serve Tennessee communities as volunteer firefighters deserve the best in modern firefighting equipment in order to help them protect their communities and their fellow volunteers,” said Tennessee State Fire Marshal and TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence.
“The Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program is helping fulfill Governor Lee’s vision of strengthening Tennessee’s rural counties by helping firefighters protect lives and property. I encourage all volunteer fire chiefs whose departments may need funding to purchase equipment to apply for a grant through this program today.
” Said TDCI Assistant Commissioner of Fire Prevention Gary Farley: “Volunteer firefighters willingly put their lives on the line for their communities for little or no compensation or recognition. The program is a way to help give back to volunteers by giving department a means to acquire firefighting equipment that can help save the lives of citizens and other firefighters.
Fire chiefs or county leaders who have questions about applying for this program should not hesitate to contact our team for assistance in completing a grant application. ” Applications will be accepted until Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at 12:00 p.
m. CT. Eligible fire departments must hold a valid recognition from the SFMO and have a staff comprised by less than 51% full-time career firefighters.
Applications received during the submission period ( Nov. 1- Nov. 30, 2023 ) will be scored internally and submitted to a seven-member committee who will oversee the award selection.
The committee is composed of three representatives from the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association, three representatives from the Tennessee Firemen’s Association, and TDCI’s Assistant Commissioner of Fire Prevention. Per statute, the funds will be awarded equally among Tennessee’s Grand Divisions.
Departments may make application for a grant via the SFMO’s grant application Applicants with any questions should contact Director of Education and Outreach Michelle Price by email at
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Volunteer fire departments in Tennessee. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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