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Grant guide: Grants for fire departments and rescue squads The programs groups like yours have won, and the foundations that fund Tennessee peers.

  1. Federal

    2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program

    Forest Service · Department of Agriculture · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 12, 2026 · 3 days left
    Award
    $200K – $750K
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 3 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 3

    The intent of the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program is to advance solutions to the economic, health, and environmental challenges faced by communities. This year’s program focuses on advancing community tree resource...

    Checked today against the source

  2. Foundation

    Grants (spring and fall online application windows)

    Robinson Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 15, 2026 · 6 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee
    • Only 6 days left to apply

    A family foundation that funds charities serving the Southern U.S., including Tennessee. Areas include children and families, disaster relief, medical help, veterans, animal welfare and education. Apply online during the spring or fall window.

    Checked 2 days ago against the source

  3. Corporate

    Louder Than Words grants

    JD Finish Line Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Oct 15, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Up to $10K
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    The JD Finish Line Foundation gives grants of up to $10,000 to nonprofits across the country. Each of three yearly rounds has its own focus: health, job skills or safe communities. The current safe communities round closes October 15.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  4. Tennessee state

    FVPSA Hurricane 2.0 (disaster preparedness for DV shelters)

    TN Office of Criminal Justice Programs (Dept. of Finance & Administration) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 19, 2026 · 10 days left
    Award
    Up to $100K
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee
    • Only 10 days left to apply

    Equipment grants that help domestic violence shelters already funded by OCJP prepare for and respond to disasters. Personnel and travel costs are not allowed.

    Checked 4 days ago against the source

  5. Federal

    Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition

    AmeriCorps · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 20, 2026 · 11 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
    • Only 11 days left to apply
    • Past Tennessee awards on file: 30

    AmeriCorps improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. AmeriCorps brings people together to tackle some of the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteerism....

    Checked today against the source

  6. Private

    James L. Richardson Driver Grant (2026-27)

    Public Entity Partners (Tennessee local-government risk pool) · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 30, 2026 · 21 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    Tennessee cities and agencies insured by Public Entity Partners can get help paying for driver safety tools and training. It is a 50/50 matching grant. Motor vehicle record checks are paid at 100%, up to your limit.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  7. Foundation

    Program and operating grants (environment, human services, disaster relief)

    The Lawrence Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due Oct 31, 2026 · 22 days left
    Award
    $5,000 – $10K
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • No match required

    A family foundation that gives program and general operating grants anywhere in the US. It funds environment and human services work, plus some disaster relief. Most grants are $5,000 to $10,000.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  8. Corporate

    Oshkosh Corporation Foundation grants

    Oshkosh Corporation Foundation · Open

    Deadline
    Due about Oct 31, 2026 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

    The Oshkosh Corporation Foundation funds nonprofits that fight poverty. It supports food and shelter, job training, youth mentoring and groups that help first responders. Priority goes to places where Oshkosh workers live, with four deadlines a year.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  9. Private

    Project Grants (state court improvement)

    State Justice Institute · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 1, 2026 · 23 days left
    Award
    Up to $300K
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
    • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

    The State Justice Institute funds projects that improve how state and local courts work. Courts and national court support groups can apply. Every grant needs a cash match at least equal to the award.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

  10. Corporate

    Erie Insurance Giving Network funding requests

    Erie Insurance · Open

    Deadline
    Due Nov 6, 2026 · 28 days left
    Award
    Amount not specified
    • Open to: Volunteer fire or rescue department
    • Available in Tennessee

    Erie Insurance funds nonprofits, schools and towns in the states where it sells insurance, including Tennessee. Focus areas are safety, community building and the environment. Requests up to $25,000 are taken any time; bigger requests have set deadlines.

    Checked 3 days ago against the source

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