Discover grants to support EMS groups and emergency service providers, including first responders, volunteer fire departments, and ambulance services. Additional grants support law enforcement and police departments. Funding covers homeland and national security efforts, capacity-building, equipment purchases, training, and emergency preparedness initiatives.
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Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies to train law enforcement agents in de-escalation techniques. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include trave...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement training academies to include de-escalation techniques in the training of law enforcement agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include eq...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...
Grants to Ohio individuals and charitable organizations for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Past funds have been awarded for library projects, fire departments, food pantries, senior citizen groups, and more. Eligible applicants benefit r...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states and locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that focus on nutrition and food security; military service members, veterans, and first responders; c...
In-kind grants of radios to Ohio public schools to upgrade critical in-school emergency communications. Schools will receive radios, along with antennas to improve reception, and radios for local first responders if needed. The program provides MARCS-In-Schools co...
Grants of up to $10,000 per year to Ohio organizations for programs and activities that benefit communities within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support capital expenses. In the past, grants have assisted local fire departments, senior ...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors for law enforcement activities related to intellectual property. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization in recognition of tremendous strides in the area of worldwide security. The purpose of the award is to honor unique contributions in areas including technology, research publications, new initiati...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies, and government agencies for equipment purchases and related training for police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...
Grants to Ohio individuals, schools, groups, and charitable organizations to address basic needs and benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for charitable, public, humanitarian, scientific, and educational purposes. Gra...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs for preliminary studies on developing high-speed weapons systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an appl...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, law enforcement and public safety agencies, healthcare agencies, and Tribal governments to protect individuals with dementia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA reporters, journalists, and nonprofit newsrooms for reporting projects related to solitary confinement. The purpose of the program is to heighten understanding and awareness of the general public about solitary confinement in United S...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government entities, or schools for community services that address the needs of local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas of interest include education and youth, fire and rescue, public safety, and...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...
Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for projects and activities that will help protect first responders. Funding may be requested for equipment, training, repairs, and any other activities that will help protect...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, and police and fire departments for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, basic human needs, substance abuse, workforce development, econo...
Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve their health and safety through enhanced physical training, including strength...
Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of firefighters. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of both volunteer and career firefighters. All applicants must be current members o...
Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA fitness professional to purchase exercise equipment to support the training of law enforcement. Funding is intended to improve the well-being and health of various members of law enforcement. All applicants must be current members of...
Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active military personnel and injured service members or veterans to support extracurricular activities for children. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as camps, sports, tutoring, performing and fine arts, d...
Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program i...
Grants to Canada, Israel, and International Jewish institutions and community organizations, including Jewish schools, synagogues, and community centers, to increase security. Funding is intended to assist Jewish institutions around the world so that Jewish commun...
Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as we...
Grants to USA local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for safety equipment and training initiatives that enhance officer protection. Funding is intended to support the acquisition of protective equipment and, in certain cases, training resources that im...
Grants of up to $4,500 to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for acquiring skilled and efficient police dogs. Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine. Funding may be used to help cov...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for projects that benefit local communities in eligible counties. Focus areas include but are not limited to the workforce, the environment, economic development, cli...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...
Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio nonprofit fire and emergency medical services in eligible regions for services and activities throughout the area. Funding is intended to support local EMS and fire services, including equipment purchases, staffing, training, and su...
Grants to Ohio local law enforcement agencies to cover expenses related to extraditing offenders facing criminal charges. Funding is intended for the cost of in-state and out-of-state extraditions of dangerous wanted offenders back to Ohio to face charges. Grants...
Grants of $5,000 to USA bereaved families of fallen first responders. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to families after the loss of their loved ones. For the purposes of this grant, first responders include police officers, EMTs, paramedics, fi...
Financial assistance of up to $2,000 to USA healthcare and emergency workers for mental health treatment. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be seeking treatment for diagnoses resulting from frontline work. Funding is intended...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and first responder agencies for projects and programs that benefit local communities and families. Proposals may fall into one of the following categories: youth education activities and programs, first respon...
In-kind donations and grants to USA military veterans, first responders, and their families to provide homes or to conduct required home improvement projects. Recipients will receive mortgage-free homes or modifications to their current homes implemented by builde...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA Coast Guard members for financial assistance in the wake of natural disasters. Funding is intended to relieve the personal financial burden that these first responders have experienced from damage wrought to their own homes and proper...
Grants and scholarships to USA Coast Guard members and their families for assistance following a catastrophe within the family. Funding is intended to assist with family expenses if a Coast Guard member passes away, is injured, or is critically ill, or if a member...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio volunteer fire departments in eligible counties to improve operations and build capacity. Funding is intended to assist fire departments in purchasing a range of wildland fire equipment, personal protection equipment, communication ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorpo...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio public and private firefighter and EMS employers for employee safety programs that reduce exposure to dangerous environmental elements. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended...
Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first re...
In-kind grants of trained mobility service dogs to USA first responders and qualifying veterans in eligible regions of multiple states. The funding source's normal service area is a 350-mile radius or an approximate six-hour drive from Knoxville, Tennessee. Eligib...
Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...