Grants

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Illinois firefighters proudly stand with newly acquired safety equipment, symbolizing the positive impact of state funding on emergency response.
Safety

Illinois fire districts receive $6 million in state equipment grants

Illinois fire departments requested over $8 million in state funding for small equipment this year, but only $6 million was awarded, leaving 282 applications unfunded.

Ben Foster·June 5, 2026
Illinois firefighters organizing new hydraulic rescue tools received from a $6 million statewide equipment grant, enhancing their readiness and safety.
Tools & Equipment

Illinois fire departments statewide receive $6M in equipment grants

The Rock Island Fire Department, like 259 others across Illinois, just received $25,000 for new hydraulic rescue tools.

Kyle Brenner·June 5, 2026
Firefighters in Massachusetts proudly display new extrication tools and safety equipment received through state grants.
Tools & Equipment

US Fire Departments Receive State Grants for Extrication Tools

In 2026, 307 fire departments across Massachusetts will share $5 million in state grants for new safety equipment.

Kyle Brenner·April 16, 2026
Massachusetts firefighters in new gear stand with a fire truck, showcasing the impact of recent state grants for essential equipment upgrades.
Tools & Equipment

Massachusetts Fire Departments Receive Millions in New Grants and Equipment

307 fire departments across Massachusetts will share $5 million in state grants in 2026.

Ben Foster·April 14, 2026
Young people learning skilled trades like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work in a modern workshop, benefiting from new grants and summer training initiatives aimed at closing the skills gap.
Trades

Youth Skilled Trades Programs Get Boost from New Grants, Summer Initiatives

New grants from The Home Depot Foundation are supporting youth skilled trades programs, while a Michigan-based summer initiative offers free training. These efforts aim to address the persistent skills gap and introduce young people to in-demand careers.

Rick Donovan·April 7, 2026
Massachusetts firefighters in full gear inspecting new safety equipment, including thermal imaging cameras and turnout gear, inside a modern fire station, symbolizing enhanced readiness.
Safety

Massachusetts Awards $5 Million in State Grants to Fire Departments for Safety Equipment

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $5 million through its Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, providing critical funding for turnout gear, thermal imaging cameras, and other essential tools to 307 fire departments across Massachusetts.

Ben Foster·April 1, 2026
New firefighter safety equipment, including modern turnout gear and thermal imaging cameras, displayed in a Massachusetts fire department, funded by a state grant.
Tools & Equipment

Massachusetts Awards $5 Million in Grants for New Fire Department Safety Equipment

Massachusetts has awarded $5 million through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, providing 307 fire departments with funds for new turnout gear, thermal imaging cameras, and other critical tools to meet safety standards.

Ben Foster·April 1, 2026