We suggest the following resources for State and Federal Grant Opportunities and Information:
Office of the PA State Fire Commissioner
Federal Government Funding Sources
Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site.
United States Department Of Agriculture Rural Development Loans/Grants
The agriculture department issues loans/grants to rural fire and EMS departments for new buildings, apparatus, and equipment.
United States Department of Agriculture
Rural Development
Community Facilities Program
One Credit Union Place, Suite 330
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Contact Tonya St.Clair at 610-791-9810 x112
Rural Community Fire Protection
Numerous state forestry agencies and/or natural resources departments offer grants that have been made available through the federal government. In Pennsylvania, contact the following:
Bureau of Forestry-Division of Forest Fire Protection— Rural Fire Companies only
Market Street
P.O. Box 8552
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8552
(717) 787-2925
(717) 787-2703