Leary Firefighter Foundation Grant for Fire Safety – due Oct 1

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments for training, technology, and equipment. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting the full application. 

Funding is intended to enhance the professional development of departments, provide the best possible equipment for the health and safety of firefighters and their communities, and ensure that departments are updated through technological advancements. Both paid and volunteer departments are eligible to apply.

The Leary Firefighters Foundation makes grants based on a calendar fiscal year (January to December) pursuant to the below deadlines:

• August 15 – deadline to submit a Letter of Inquiry for current calendar year
• October 1 – deadline to submit a completed application (for invited applicants only)
• By November 15 – final decisions made, all applicants contacted
• By December 15 – grants awarded

Inquiries received after August 15 will not be addressed until the following calendar year.

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