Volunteer fire departments can apply for $10K State Farm grant by Friday

Eligibility requirements below

(GUILFORD, Ind.) – Local volunteer fire departments are eligible for a grant through State Farm and the National Volunteer Fire Council.

Eligible departments could receive a $10,000 grant for equipment that will improve firefighter safety, effectiveness, and efficiency. 

However, there is a very short grant period as the application process began Wednesday and it will close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 6. 

To be eligible for the grant, the department must be over 50 percent volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less, most recent fiscal year revenue did not exceed  $250,000, and must demonstrate what the funds would be used for. 

There can only be one application submitted by departments and the agency must be willing to share a department photo or video and publicize the award.

You can learn more about the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program by clicking here. 

Local State Farm agent Danette Volpenhein made us aware of the award and encourages departments to apply.