Community Smoke Detector Program

The Firefighters Charitable Foundation offers the Community Smoke Detector Program Grant as part of its broader initiative to enhance public safety and fire prevention across the United States. This specific grant supports Volunteer Fire Departments, Safe Kids Coalitions, and other eligible organizations that are focused on implementing or expanding community-based smoke detector initiatives. The primary objective of this grant is to facilitate the installation of smoke detectors and battery replacements within local communities, particularly those that are underserved or at higher risk for residential fire hazards. By equipping homes with functional smoke alarms, the program aims to reduce fire-related injuries and fatalities through early detection and warning. Applicants are required to clearly specify how the grant funding will be used. This includes detailing whether the support is for a one-time purchase and installation initiative or part of a recurring program. The application must be submitted through the Foundation’s official grant form, with explicit mention in the comments section that the request is for the Community Smoke Detector Program Grant. This ensures proper routing and evaluation of the application. Although specific deadlines, funding amounts, and award timelines are not publicly provided, the presence of an ongoing online application form implies that grants are reviewed on a rolling basis. The Foundation encourages well-documented applications that demonstrate both the need for and potential impact of the proposed smoke detector initiative.