DHS-FEMA - SAFER Grant Program

Funding Opportunity

The SAFER Program provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards, and to fulfill traditional missions of fire departments.

Deadline:
July 3, 2025
Amount:
$1,000,000 (average estimated, no min or max)
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants for the FY 2024 SAFER Program include fire departments and national, regional, state, local, federally recognized tribal, and non-profit interest organizations representing the interests of volunteer firefighters operating in any of the 50 states, as well as fire departments in the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization.

Timing:

Funding decisions will be made by 8/18/2025 and all awards will be issued no later than 9/30/2025.

Cost Share / Match:

None.

DHS-FEMA - SAFER Grant Program

Funding Opportunity

The SAFER Program provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards, and to fulfill traditional missions of fire departments.

Dates:
-
Date:
Jul 3
Time:
Cost:
$1,000,000 (average estimated, no min or max)
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants for the FY 2024 SAFER Program include fire departments and national, regional, state, local, federally recognized tribal, and non-profit interest organizations representing the interests of volunteer firefighters operating in any of the 50 states, as well as fire departments in the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization.

Cost Share / Match:

None.

Timing:

Funding decisions will be made by 8/18/2025 and all awards will be issued no later than 9/30/2025.

Featured Opportunities

EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program

Government Grant - Federal

Funding will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of projects to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued in 2023 and 2024.

Deadline
Amount
Up to $50,000,000
Assistance
Grant
Location

EDA Disaster Supplemental Grant Program

Government Grant - Federal

Funding will help communities and regions devise and implement long-term economic recovery strategies through a variety of projects to address economic challenges in areas where a Presidential declaration of a major disaster was issued in 2023 and 2024.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
Up to $50,000,000
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

US Bank Foundation - Community Possible Grants

Private Foundation

Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.

Deadline
Amount
$35,000 average award
Assistance
Grant
Location

US Bank Foundation - Community Possible Grants

Private Foundation

Supports the efforts of nonprofit organizations to build vibrant communities that offer stable jobs, homes, and communities connected through culture, recreation, and play.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
$35,000 average award
Assistance:
Grant
Location:

Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program of 2024

Kentucky Government Grant Match Program

The GRANT Program is available for eligible recipients to support the local match requirement when applying for a federal government grant. Applications open June 1, 2024 and will continue on a rolling monthly basis thereafter until funds expire.

Deadline
Amount
Assistance
Grant Match
Location

Kentucky G.R.A.N.T. Program of 2024

Kentucky Government Grant Match Program

The GRANT Program is available for eligible recipients to support the local match requirement when applying for a federal government grant. Applications open June 1, 2024 and will continue on a rolling monthly basis thereafter until funds expire.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
Assistance:
Grant Match
Location:

The Commonwealth Fund Grants

Private Foundation

The Commonwealth Fund carries out its mission by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy.

Deadline
Amount
$50,000 to $200,000+
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

The Commonwealth Fund Grants

Private Foundation

The Commonwealth Fund carries out its mission by supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
$50,000 to $200,000+
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location:

Banfield Foundation

Private Foundation

Disaster Relief Grants provide financial support to nonprofit animal organizations and local/state government agencies whose communities have suffered the impact of natural or other disasters.

Deadline
Amount
Up to $10,000
Assistance
Grant Funding
Location

Banfield Foundation

Private Foundation

Disaster Relief Grants provide financial support to nonprofit animal organizations and local/state government agencies whose communities have suffered the impact of natural or other disasters.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
Up to $10,000
Assistance:
Grant Funding
Location:

Groundwork USA

Private Foundation

Groundwork USA's technical assistance team offers *free* one-on-one customized strategy, tools, and peer support for those in brownfield-affected communities pursuing land reuse projects through which everyone can prosper.

Deadline
Amount
Assistance
Technical Assistance
Location

Groundwork USA

Private Foundation

Groundwork USA's technical assistance team offers *free* one-on-one customized strategy, tools, and peer support for those in brownfield-affected communities pursuing land reuse projects through which everyone can prosper.

Date:
Dates:
-
Cost:
Assistance:
Technical Assistance
Location: