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WPS Rewarding Responders Grant is sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. Offers grants up to $2,000 to support county, local, and volunteer fire, law enforcement, and rescue agencies within the Wisconsin Public Service service area.
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WPS Rewarding Responders Grant | WEC WPS Rewarding Responders Grant We are committed to safety for our employees and the communities we serve. Wisconsin Public Service Foundation helps support local public safety response agencies with the Rewarding Responders Grant. Since 2014, the foundation has awarded more than $680,000 of support.
All organizations must provide emergency response services in the WPS service area County, local and volunteer fire, law enforcement and rescue agencies are encouraged to apply Organizations that received 2025 grants are ineligible for the 2026 grant cycle Grants may be used to purchase equipment and professional development, but should be part of a well-planned and integrated public safety initiative.
Projects must be special, one-time, safety-related efforts. Any equipment purchased with this grant must stay in the ownership of the department for a minimum of five years unless it is consumable or becomes expired. The foundation will award $75,000 per year.
The maximum grant amount awarded will be $2,000 per project and must be used within two years. Organizations previously awarded a grant in years prior to 2025 are eligible to apply; however, it must be for a new project proposal. Only one grant application per organization will be accepted.
Online application requires the following and an attachment of a budget: Organization name (entity which holds nonprofit or government status). EIN or Federal Tax Identification Number. Organization description .
Include organization size (number of members, safety vehicles, etc.), volunteer or paid staff, location or geographical size of area served, number of events the organization responded to last year, etc. (10 points) Project title . This may include name of equipment or training. Project description .
Describe the equipment or training being requesting and why (if upgrading, include how old the current equipment is). Include a description of equipment or training, how it will be used, and why this equipment or training was chosen over another. Describe the life expectancy of the equipment and the maintenance requirements.
(15 points) Project impacts . Explain why the equipment or training is needed. Describe how the grant would support safety initiatives in your community, who would benefit and how frequently this equipment or training would be used.
If possible, include data/statistics from previous years as to number of times the equipment or training would have been helpful. (15 points) Project timeline and funding sources . Describe project timeline (i.e., when is equipment expected to be purchased or when training is expected to take place).
Include any additional funding sources for this project. (5 points) Portion of project funded . Will the organization proceed with the purchase of the project/equipment if only a portion of it is funded?
Do you have any WPS employees/retirees that volunteer at your organization? Acknowledgement . Describe how the WPS Foundation will be recognized (news release, banners at community event, etc.).
(5 points) Budget attachment . A simple budget or equipment/training quote from vendor is required. This could include an invoice, quote, pictures of product and/or descriptions from website/vendor.
Include full cost of equipment or training.
Lifesaving equipment , such as AED, Jaws of Life, CO and natural gas measuring equipment, thermal imaging cameras, pediatric IV kits, night-vision cameras and job-related safety gear, including masks, helmets, coveralls and fire resistant suits, ballistic vests, etc. Professional development/training inclusive of registration fees, tuition, on-site trainer's fees, etc. Not considered for funding Emergency generators; capital projects such as new buildings and large vehicle purchases; real estate; endowments; software; T-shirts or other promotional items; travel fees; stipends and/or meals.
Apply between May 1 - June 15. Winners are notified by July 31. Apply for WPS Rewarding Responders Grant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: County, local, and volunteer fire, law enforcement, and rescue agencies providing emergency response services within the Wisconsin Public Service service area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $2,000 per project. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
WPS Rewarding Responders Grant is funded by Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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