Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant

The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation offers quarterly grant funding opportunities to public safety entities throughout the United States. Established with the mission of improving the lifesaving capabilities of local heroes and their communities, the Foundation provides critical funding for lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools. Their core objective is to support first responders such as law enforcement, EMS, fire departments, nonprofit public safety organizations, and schools that contribute to emergency preparedness and response. Applicants to this program are encouraged to review the detailed FAQs and sample application materials before applying. It is important to note that this grant is only open to U.S.-based applicants, with Canadian applicants being redirected to a separate foundation branch. The Foundation operates on a quarterly schedule, accepting up to 600 applications per cycle. Once the cap is reached, the portal closes for the remainder of that quarter. In 2026, the portal opens on January 8, April 2, July 9, and October 9 at 10 AM Eastern Time. The next date the application will open is April 2, 2026. Notifications regarding approvals or denials are sent prior to the portal's reopening for the subsequent quarter. Applicants may request up to $40,000 in funding. However, funding requests must fall within the Foundation’s allowable scope. The Foundation does not fund items such as body cameras, drones, tasers, riot gear, refurbished or patent-pending equipment, and certain other non-supported technologies. All requests must be accompanied by a compliant, itemized vendor quote, which includes the name and contact information of the vendor and applicant organization, and matches the dollar amount requested. Only one quote may be submitted per request, and quotes must pertain strictly to a single category of equipment. The Foundation prohibits applications for unrelated equipment items in a single submission. Financial documentation must be provided and may include a current balance sheet, income statement, current annual budget, or past audit/990. First responder agencies must also submit a current inventory of apparatus and specialized equipment. Applications must be completed digitally and include all required uploads in accepted formats (.doc, .pdf, .jpeg, .xlsx). The Foundation does not accept partial funding requests, nor does it reimburse for already purchased equipment. Furthermore, grant recipients must wait a minimum of three years after receiving an award before reapplying. The grant process is competitive, and incomplete or non-compliant applications are not considered. The Foundation emphasizes accuracy and alignment with guidelines. Applicants must ensure all costs, including tax and shipping, are accounted for in the quote and will not be reimbursed for excluded expenses. No matching funds are required, and the Foundation does not affiliate with or endorse any specific vendors. For inquiries, applicants may contact the Foundation via email at [email protected]. Award recipients must provide documentation to confirm grant funds were received and used accordingly.

Apply early; ensure all vendor quote components match; only one quote per application is accepted; incomplete submissions are disqualified.