Sussex County Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program - Check back after May 2024 for a renewal of the program. The Sussex County Board of Commissioners approved a Volunteer Fire and EMS Equipment Grant Program funded through the American Rescue Plan’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support Sussex County volunteer fire and emergency medical service organizations by procuring up to $10,000 per organization for the necessary equipment to run their operations. Volunteer Organizations rely primarily on fundraising, which was impacted sharply by the pandemic, straining capabilities to respond expeditiously to calls, while keeping the volunteers safe with proper, up to date equipment.
How We Work : The Grant Plant, Inc. New Mexico (thegrantplantnm.com)
How to get grant money to buy EMS equipment | EMS1.com
Bound Tree - Grant Information - And a LOT more
Helpful Hints, what has worked in the past -
1. Have a copy of your IRS letter of Determination - 501(C)(3) letter.
2. Have a copy of your NJ ST-5 - Sales Tax Exemption.
3. For store merchandise- have your request on squad letterhead. Use terms like Model # xx or equivalent.
4. Do some research - if the store has a specific program of giving back to the community, make reference to the program, even if it's not an exact fit.
NJ American Water - New Jersey American Water Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Responder grants provide financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in the company’s designated service areas. Grants are awarded to cover the costs associated with purchasing personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting/emergency responder tools, water handling equipment, training and related activities/materials used to support community fire protection. Reimbursement for specific fire training classes and EMS classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks, is eligible. The maximum grant amount is $2,000.Volunteer Fire & EMS Grant Program
Elizabethtown Gas – Max $5,000 The grant must be used to fund training or purchase/upgrade gear and equipment utilized to protect volunteer fire and/or EMS personnel, police and/or the community.
Elizabethtown Gas - Community Involvement
ETG-Service-Area-2021.pdf (elizabethtowngas.com)
Firehouse Subs - Public Safety Foundation founded in 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation works to “impact the lifesaving capabilities, and the lives, of local heroes and their communities.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant – First Responder Grants
Firehouse Grants Application (firehousesubs.com)
Gary Sinise Foundation – Our firefighters, police and EMTs are indispensable to the safety of our communities, It’s a perilous job, and oftentimes these heroes must perform with limited resources.
First Responders Outreach | Gary Sinise Foundation
Harbor Freight - At Harbor Freight, one of our core values is giving back to the great communities where we live, work and serve. With respect and humility, we strive to support and strengthen communities, big and small, across the United States.
Harbor Freight Tools Donations (harborfreightgivingback.com)
Harbor Freight Tools Donations (harborfreightgivingback.com)
Home Depot –Community Impact Grants - This program is permanently retiring and will not reopen in 2022.
The Home Depot | Community Impact Grants
FirstEngery (JCP&L) - The FirstEnergy Foundation's contributions to local nonprofit organizations help strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities. Funded solely by FirstEnergy, the Foundation extends the corporate philosophy of providing community support.
Backed by our vision to invest in transformative organizations that enhance the vitality, sustainability and diversity of the communities we serve, we support non-profit, tax-exempt organizations within the FirstEnergy operating companies' service areas, including Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison in Ohio; Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power in Pennsylvania; Jersey Central Power & Light in New Jersey; Mon Power and Potomac Edison in West Virginia and Maryland; and where we conduct business.
FirstEnergy Foundation Grant Application (firstenergycorp.com)
FirstEnergy Foundation Sponsorship Request Form (firstenergycorp.com)
Lowes - Giving back to the communities where we live and work is an integral part of who we are. Through charitable contributions, associate volunteerism and nonprofit partnerships, we’ve invested in our communities since our inception. When our people and communities are strong, so are we.
Our Responsibilities | Lowe’s Corporate (lowes.com)
How We Work : The Grant Plant, Inc. New Mexico (thegrantplantnm.com)
How to get grant money to buy EMS equipment | EMS1.com
Bound Tree - Grant Information - And a LOT more
- It is imperative that you research grants opportunities so that you fully understand eligibility requirements, eligible activities, local cash match (if required), etc.
This can be a daunting task. Luckily, there are some great resources out there. In particular, EMSGrantsHelp.com, FireGrantsHelp.com and GrantFinder.com list grants available, the amount of funding available, key dates and eligibility requirements. - When it comes to securing funding through grants, many EMS agencies and service providers are already familiar with the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and the Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant.
- The Rural Emergency Medical Services Training Grant is a recent result of the Siren Act, which supports public and non-profit rural EMS agencies so they can recruit and train staff along, with procuring some eligible equipment.
Helpful Hints, what has worked in the past -
1. Have a copy of your IRS letter of Determination - 501(C)(3) letter.
2. Have a copy of your NJ ST-5 - Sales Tax Exemption.
3. For store merchandise- have your request on squad letterhead. Use terms like Model # xx or equivalent.
4. Do some research - if the store has a specific program of giving back to the community, make reference to the program, even if it's not an exact fit.
NJ American Water - New Jersey American Water Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Responder grants provide financial assistance to fire and emergency organizations serving communities in the company’s designated service areas. Grants are awarded to cover the costs associated with purchasing personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting/emergency responder tools, water handling equipment, training and related activities/materials used to support community fire protection. Reimbursement for specific fire training classes and EMS classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks, is eligible. The maximum grant amount is $2,000.Volunteer Fire & EMS Grant Program
Elizabethtown Gas – Max $5,000 The grant must be used to fund training or purchase/upgrade gear and equipment utilized to protect volunteer fire and/or EMS personnel, police and/or the community.
Elizabethtown Gas - Community Involvement
ETG-Service-Area-2021.pdf (elizabethtowngas.com)
Firehouse Subs - Public Safety Foundation founded in 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation works to “impact the lifesaving capabilities, and the lives, of local heroes and their communities.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant – First Responder Grants
Firehouse Grants Application (firehousesubs.com)
Gary Sinise Foundation – Our firefighters, police and EMTs are indispensable to the safety of our communities, It’s a perilous job, and oftentimes these heroes must perform with limited resources.
First Responders Outreach | Gary Sinise Foundation
Harbor Freight - At Harbor Freight, one of our core values is giving back to the great communities where we live, work and serve. With respect and humility, we strive to support and strengthen communities, big and small, across the United States.
Harbor Freight Tools Donations (harborfreightgivingback.com)
Harbor Freight Tools Donations (harborfreightgivingback.com)
Home Depot –Community Impact Grants - This program is permanently retiring and will not reopen in 2022.
The Home Depot | Community Impact Grants
FirstEngery (JCP&L) - The FirstEnergy Foundation's contributions to local nonprofit organizations help strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities. Funded solely by FirstEnergy, the Foundation extends the corporate philosophy of providing community support.
Backed by our vision to invest in transformative organizations that enhance the vitality, sustainability and diversity of the communities we serve, we support non-profit, tax-exempt organizations within the FirstEnergy operating companies' service areas, including Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison in Ohio; Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power and West Penn Power in Pennsylvania; Jersey Central Power & Light in New Jersey; Mon Power and Potomac Edison in West Virginia and Maryland; and where we conduct business.
FirstEnergy Foundation Grant Application (firstenergycorp.com)
FirstEnergy Foundation Sponsorship Request Form (firstenergycorp.com)
Lowes - Giving back to the communities where we live and work is an integral part of who we are. Through charitable contributions, associate volunteerism and nonprofit partnerships, we’ve invested in our communities since our inception. When our people and communities are strong, so are we.
Our Responsibilities | Lowe’s Corporate (lowes.com)
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Staples - Community Service & Giving | Corporate Responsibility | Staples®
Tractor Supply - Tractor Supply is proud to be part of Life Out Here. Our mission to work hard, have fun and make money supports our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve and making a difference.Our rural lifestyle is a celebration of independence. Self-reliance is a source of great pride, but the "do it yourself" attitude doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. The spirit of neighbor helping neighbor, exemplified by traditional barn raisings, is the foundation of life Out Here. This commitment to each other, to "being there" for our neighbors and friends, is what sustains us through good times and bad.
Our community values have earned the trust of the folks we serve. They’ve also earned us a reputation for service that goes "The Country Mile." But service means more than helping customers save time and money. It means serving our communities and supporting the programs that strengthen them.
To ensure we are helping the people we care most about—our customers and Team Members—we focus our corporate giving on four areas: Ag Education, Land and Nature Conservation, Pets and Companion Animals and Being a Good Neighbor in the Places We Call Home.
LSM Tool (tscsponsorships.com)
Additional options asking a local store with EMS ID.
Walmart - The Community Grant Program awards grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 000 through each of our facilities (Walmart Stores, Sam's Clubs, and Logistics Facilities). Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.
Grant Eligibility (walmart.org)
Local Community Grants (walmart.org)
Walmart - Together, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation generally provide more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind to support programs that align with our philanthropic priorities. We focus on areas where we can do the most good - combining the unique strengths of the business alongside our philanthropy. Our ability to draw on Walmart business strengths, providing more than just funding, helps our philanthropy to deliver greater societal impact. Today, Walmart.org, through the combined philanthropic efforts of both Walmart and the Walmart Foundation, creates opportunities for people to live better every day.
Walmart.org
Grant Eligibility (walmart.org)
Wawa - Among the founding principles of Wawa, one clearly stands out: our ongoing commitment to giving back to the communities where we do business. Our company and our associates continuously seek out opportunities to make us the best neighbor we can be. This is evidenced by corporate and regional efforts, and through our associates who make our "good neighbor" philosophy alive and well in all of our business communities.
Wawa Community Giving & Fundraising Programs: Overview | Wawa
1. The Wawa Foundation Inc. - Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation* founded by Wawa, Inc. to support all of Wawa’s charitable giving and philanthropic activities. Through the Wawa Foundation, Wawa will have the opportunity to create even more positive change and awareness for its community partners. To learn more about The Wawa Foundation, our areas of focus and our commitment to help build happier, stronger communities.Wawa Foundation (thewawafoundation.org)
2. Fundraising Program - Our Fundraising Program is available to community-based, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations looking for a fun, easy way to raise money for important causes.Fundraising Program: About Our Program and How to Participate | Wawa
3. Wawa Sponsorships and Community Opportunities - It is our mission to connect communities with our brand in ways that leave a lasting impression. Community is what links Wawa to the places we serve and, more importantly, the places we call home.Wawa Community Giving & Fundraising Programs: Overview | Wawa
Weis Supermarket - Weis Markets and its associates are committed to giving back to the communities we serve. We are strong supporters of community-based health care organizations, food banks and emergency food providers and educational causes. Non-profit and community organizations interested in a donation for their cause or a donation for a charitable fundraising event such as a silent auction, bake sale, spaghetti dinner, etc., should make a request through our online donation request system.
Donation Policy | Weis Markets
Request - Login (versaic.com)
Gunner J. Bigley Foundation Law Enforcement or EMS Organizations - Are you part of a Law Enforcement or EMS organization seeking additional funding? Contact the Gunner J. Bigley Foundation today to see if we can help!