Grants are an excellent way for departments to fund projects when other sources of funding aren’t available. Here are some grant options to help your department meet its goals:

For Fire Departments

AFG Grant –  https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/assistance-grants

Fire Prevention and Safety Grant – https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safety-awards

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) – https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safer

Firehouse Subs Grant – https://grants.firehousesubs.com/

Josh Cellars Training Grant – https://nvfc.wufoo.com/forms/josh-cellars-training-grant/

For Law Enforcement

Department of Justice Full Grant list – https://www.justice.gov/grants – includes COPS, OJP and OVW grant opportunities.

Canadian Grants

Jenny’s Heroes Canada – Focuses on Volunteer Depts in Ontario – https://www.jennysheroescanada.com/

For departments in Nova Scotia – https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-funding-buy-equipment-thats-used-directly-response-fire-or-emergency-emergency-services-provider-fund

Questions about grants? HAIX has a grant writer on staff that is happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact bids_contracts@haix.com for assistance.

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