Resources
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Not specified; grant requests are limited to Equipment and Training. Building and operating costs, such as construction, utility, or land fees, are not covered under this grant. Fire Departments awarded grants for turnout gear will be sent Gary Sinise Foundation “Donated By” patches to be added to the coats, at no cost to the department.
Eligibility
First Responder Departments. The Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Outreach Team defines First Responders as “Those individuals called upon in the early stages of an incident that are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, and the environment.” Entities that fall under the described criteria above include: Law Enforcement Organizations; Fire Fighting Organizations; Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Organizations; Search and Rescue (SAR) Organizations.
Eligible Activities
See eligibility above. For Law Enforcement Departments, the Gary Sinise Foundation does NOT provide funding for weapons of any type.
Duration
Notable Requirements
Quotes/Invoices upload; Primary Population Total; Secondary (Mutual Aid) Population Total; Primary Impact Area (in square miles); Secondary Impact Area (in square miles); Calls Responded To (annual average); and a Balance Sheet and/or income statement.
Preferences
The Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Outreach Department prioritizes volunteer, low, and underfunded departments.
How to Apply
Access the online application. First Responder Departments are limited to one (1) First Responder Outreach Grant application per calendar year regardless of approval/denial of the application.