Recognizing the bravery and commitment of volunteer firefighters and first responders, New Jersey American Water announces its 2023 grant program for volunteer fire departments and emergency responders (e.g., ambulance and first aid squads) located within the company’s service areas.
Donor Name: New Jersey American Water
State: New Jersey
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
New Jersey American Water is proud to partner with the men and women who volunteer for and support their local firefighters and emergency responders. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and invaluable service to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to their communities. To show their appreciation, New Jersey American Water created the Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Responder grant program to benefit local fire departments and emergency medical services.
Funding Information
- The maximum grant amount awarded to any organization is $2,500.
- Grants are awarded to cover the costs associated with purchasing personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting/emergency responder tools, water handling equipment, training and related activities/materials used to support community fire protection. Reimbursement for specific fire training classes and EMS classes, including the cost of training manuals and student workbooks, is eligible.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals are not eligible to receive grants. Only uniformed volunteer fire departments and EMS serving New Jersey American Water’s service territory are eligible to receive funding. Regional or county-wide applications are encouraged to maximize the number of fire and emergency organizations that would benefit from the grants.
For more information, visit New Jersey American Water.