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Grants for Special district governments - Safety

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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program
$20,000,000
Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides federal funding to Oregon communities, local governments, tribal nations, and special districts for infrastructure projects that enhance resilience against natural hazards like wildfires and earthquakes.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Aviation Fuel Tax Program
$19,963,052
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to public airports in Illinois for projects that improve aviation infrastructure and operations, ensuring safe and efficient air travel.

Transportation
City or township governments
Strong Communities Grant Program
$750,000
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to revitalize communities by rehabilitating or demolishing vacant residential properties, thereby improving housing values and public safety.

Housing
City or township governments
Firefighter Exposure to Environmental Elements Grants (FEEEG) Program
$15,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Ohio firefighter employers for purchasing safety equipment that reduces exposure to hazardous environmental elements during emergency responses.

Safety
City or township governments
Fire Equipment Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Treasury
State

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Michigan for purchasing fire equipment and gear to support on-call, part-time, or volunteer firefighters.

Safety
City or township governments
Wildfire Prevention Grants
$950,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience in California, prioritizing disadvantaged communities and environmental benefits.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Native American tribal organizations
Flood Response: Waterway and Debris Clearance Grant Program
$3,100,000
Washington Military Department
State

Application Deadline

Jul 4, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Washington State counties for urgent debris removal and waterway restoration projects in response to severe flooding events.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Southern District Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and law enforcement agencies in Southern Ohio to implement strategies that reduce violent crime, particularly gun violence, through community engagement and evidence-based practices.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve social cohesion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
H2O PA – High Hazard Unsafe Dam Projects
$20,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania municipalities and authorities for the repair, rehabilitation, or removal of high hazard unsafe dams to ensure public safety and effective water resource management.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Firefighter Injury and Illness Reduction (FIIRE) Grant Program
$25,000
Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to fire departments in Washington State to implement safety improvements and reduce injuries and illnesses among firefighters.

Safety
City or township governments
Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program
$40,000
Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Ohio employers for purchasing safety equipment to reduce workplace hazards and improve employee safety.

Safety
County governments
Opioid Settlement Grant Program
$578,777
Minnesota Horizon Public Health
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Minnesota to implement strategies that address opioid use disorders and their impacts on communities, particularly those disproportionately affected by opioid-related harms.

Health
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Grant Program
$600,000
South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, schools, and nonprofits in South Dakota for projects that improve non-motorized transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and community enhancements.

Transportation
City or township governments
Emergency First Responder Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments for essential emergency response equipment and life-safety tools to enhance their capabilities and ensure responder safety.

Safety
Special district governments
Hazard Mitigation Assistance 
Contact for amount
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments for projects that enhance community resilience and reduce risks from future disasters following a presidential disaster declaration.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Narcotics Teams Task Force Training and Equipment
$3,000,000
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides resources to law enforcement agencies in Michigan to improve narcotics enforcement through specialized training and essential equipment for joint task forces.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program
$324,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial assistance to fire departments and nonprofit organizations to hire new firefighters and improve recruitment and retention efforts, ensuring communities have adequate emergency response capabilities.

Safety
City or township governments
Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities (BRIC) Grant Program
$757,000,000
Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
State

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments in Michigan for infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience against natural disasters like flooding and severe storms.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Community Smoke Detector Program
Contact for amount
Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations for distributing and maintaining smoke detectors to improve fire safety and reduce fire-related injuries and fatalities.

Safety
Nonprofits