The quarterly grants offer fire departments a way to fund smaller projects and needs outside of the larger federal funding opportunities
As most of us start to suffer from Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) withdrawal, I am often asked the same question from departments.
“Where else can I find funding for some of my smaller projects? My department needs a new thermal imaging camera (TIC), portable radios or automated external defibrillators (AED).”
The answer to that question could be any number of solutions, depending on the type of project, where you are located and the amount of funding needed. Through foundation grants, state and federal funding programs or corporate grants, there are ways to finance those smaller department projects.
One available source that has been funding projects since 2005 is the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
Fire departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services, public safety organizations, non-profits and schools are eligible to apply for funding through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. Generally, your organization must be located less than 60 miles from the nearest Firehouse Subs to be eligible for consideration. However, Firehouse Subs has made exceptions to this guideline on certain occasions.
Projects eligible for funding from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation include:
The Foundation application is entirely digital and can be accessed on their website. Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis and should be submitted along with a financial statement, vender quote and equipment inventory.
Your financials must include both revenue and expenses, and meet the requirements listed below. One of the following options must be submitted:
You will also need a current quote from a vendor for the items you are requesting. The estimate must be dated within six months of the application deadline. It should include:
You will also need to provide an inventory of your apparatus and major equipment with the application.
Applications reviews are normally completed within six weeks of the deadline, and all applicants are notified of the foundation’s decision.
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