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Leary Firefighters Foundation Grants
Open now$2,500-$25,000Typical range; larger awards occasionally made. Funds training, health and safety equipment, and technologyOpen now. The 2026 cycle runs May 1, 2026 to August 16, 2026 (11:59 pm EDT) for Letters of Inquiry. Published cycle calendar: 'May 1 - portal open for Letters of Inquiry'; 'August 15 - deadline to submit a Letter of Inquiry for current calendar year'; 'October 13 - deadline to submit a completed application (for invited applicants only)'; 'Beginning of December - final decisions made, all Grantees contacted.'Deadline / status
Who's eligible
US fire departments, paid and volunteer. Individuals are not eligible
About this program
Two-stage grant program (Letter of Inquiry, then invited full application) funding training, firefighter health and safety equipment, and technology for paid and volunteer departments nationwide. LFF favours departments that are 'proactive problem solvers' and asks applicants to show what they have already done about the need.
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