14 Grants for Fire Departments

Grant funding can help ensure your fire company has the necessary cash flow to make essential purchases. At Majestic Fire Apparel, we recognize the importance of fire department grants and have compiled a list of grants that your department can take advantage of.

1. Assistance to Firefighters Grant

2. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant

3. USDA Fire Department Grants

4. Lowe’s Grants for Fire Departments

5. The Dickey Foundation Grants 

6. Gary Sinise Foundation Grants

7. Lt. Joseph P. Dibernardo Memorial Foundation Grants for Fire Departments

8. Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants

9. Firefighters Charitable Foundation Grants

10. FM Fire Prevention Grant Program

11. Leary Firefighters Foundation Grants

12. Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants

13. State Farm Safety Grants

14. Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program

Assistance to Firefighters Grant

This grant program is America’s biggest fire grant program and provides thousands of grants each year. Applications typically open up in Q4 of each year, and awards go out starting in Q2. 

Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant

Each quarter, Firehouse Subs accepts a maximum of 600 grant applications into this program with a maximum of $45,000 being awarded per request each quarter. For 2025, the grant portal will open on the following dates at 10 AM EST: 

• July 10, 2025

• October 9, 2025

USDA Fire Department Grants

These grants are given out to rural and volunteer fire departments. There are two grants from the USDA including one for forest service and one for rural development:

1. Federal Excess Personal Property Program & Firefighter Property Program

2. Community Facilities Loans and Grants Program

Lowe’s Grant for Fire Departments

Lowe’s Hometowns Program offers grants that can be used to renovate first responder facilities, including fire departments. In October 2023, the Wedington Fire Department received funding that allowed them to add new garage doors and more. 

The Dickey Foundation Grants 

The Dickey Foundation offers grants for first responders and takes applications on a quarterly basis. Grants tend to vary from $5,000 to $10,000 and priority is given to requests in proximity to Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants. 

Gary Sinise Foundation Grants

Grants from this program benefit firefighters, police, and EMTs. These grants are to cover equipment and training only, not building or operating costs. 

Lt. Joseph P. Dibernardo Memorial Foundation Grants for Fire Departments

This program provides grants for departments in need of personal safety systems (PSS). When applying, fire departments are to include a brief essay describing the need for PSS. 

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants

The SAFER grant aims to maintain the number of trained, “front line” firefighters in any given community. Fire departments can apply for this grant through the FEMA GO platform. 

Firefighters Charitable Foundation Grants

The Firefighters Charitable Foundation offers a variety of grants for fire departments in need of funding which include: 

• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

• Fire Department Equipment Program

• Community Smoke Detector Program

• Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program

FM Fire Prevention Grant Program

Through this grant program, organizations working to combat fire can receive funding to support fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts, including pre-incident planning, fire prevention education/training and arson prevention/fire investigation. 

Leary Firefighters Foundation Grants

Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF) offers grants for training, equipment, and technology to US fire departments. LFF grants vary from $5,000 to $25,000 and those wishing to apply need to complete a Letter of Inquiry form. 

FP&S (Fire Prevention and Safety) Grants

A subset of Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), FP&S grants support the safety of the public and firefighters. To apply, fire departments can use the FEMA GO platform. 

State Farm Safety Grants

Included under the State Farm Community Grants program, safety grants are awarded to help communities safe. Grants can be given in an effort to “shield homes from fires”. 

Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program

Started in 2002, this grant program offers funding across parts of the US and Canada. To be eligible a fire department must support a community within 10 miles of an Enbridge operation. 

Choose Majestic Fire Apparel as Your Supplier for Fire Hoods, Gloves, and Apparel

Now that you know where you can get funding for your fire department, you may be considering what to spend it on. One of the most important investments you can make is in high-quality fire apparel. Ensuring your team has the best protective gear is essential for their safety and effectiveness in the field. Our durable fire apparel is designed to meet the toughest standards, keeping your firefighters safe from heat, flames, and hazardous materials. With funding available, now is the perfect time to upgrade your department’s gear. Browse our selection of fire hoods today and invest in the protection your team deserves!