The Firefighters Charitable Foundation offers targeted funding through its grant program to support community-based safety and emergency preparedness initiatives. Among the grants available is the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Grant, which is accessible to organizations across the United States that aim to establish or expand AED programs in their local communities. This grant underscores the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing emergency response capabilities and preventing sudden cardiac arrest-related fatalities.
The AED grant is intended to assist organizations in purchasing AED units and implementing deployment strategies that increase community access to these life-saving devices. Eligible applicants are required to specify how the funding will be used—whether for a one-time equipment purchase or as part of a broader, ongoing public health or emergency preparedness initiative. Detailed explanations of the program’s scope, objectives, and anticipated impact are expected as part of the grant application.
Applications must be submitted through the Foundation's official “Apply for Grants Form” available online. In the comments section of this form, applicants are instructed to clearly identify that they are applying for the AED grant. This specificity helps ensure the application is evaluated under the correct funding category.
While the Foundation does not provide detailed information regarding application deadlines, funding amounts, or award timelines, the structure of the program and the application instructions imply that grants are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to prepare thorough proposals that demonstrate both need and strategic planning for the use of funds.
