Cawaco supports local firefighters as part of our five year plan. In addition to Cawaco Challenge Grants for lifesaving equipment, firefighters should look at these sites for more grant opportunities.
Information on current grant opportunities comes from Senator Artur Davis Funding Alerts.
From the April 28, 2010 announcements:
Fire Grants, Rescue Grants & EMS Grants
FY10 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program Guidance – visit www.firegrantsupport.com/fps/guidance/.
FY10 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants FAQs – visit www.firegrantsupport.com/fps/faq/09/.
Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) Grant Program – Deadline VARIES BY STATE
Go to website: http://www.federalgrants.com/Rural-Fire-Assistance-RFA-5738.html
Wal-Mart Community Grants Program – Deadline VARIES BY STORE
Go to website: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/203.aspx
Grants with Open Application Periods
Fireman’s Fund: Supporting Firefighters for Safer Communities http://www.firemansfund.com/default.html
FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program http://www.fmglobal.com/page.aspx?id=01060200
Georgia-Pacific Bucket Brigade http://www.gp.com/aboutus/bucketbrigade/index.html
The Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program http://www.learyfirefighters.org/grants.php
USDA Rural Public Safety Agency Grant and Loan Program http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief_cp_grant.htm