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Resources for Grant Writing
Grant writing can be intimidating, especially if you've never done it before! Below is a list of resources to help you along the way. As always, you can reach out to the IFSI Library for more help.
Remember! If you're looking at advice about an annual grant, double check any information written for past application cycles. Make sure that what you're reading is still applicable for the current or upcoming cycle.
- Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire ServicesU.S. Fire Administration, October 2023
- Basic Guide to Grants for Emergency Services Organizations"This is a basic guide to help Emergency Service Organizations (ESOs) obtain grant funding needed to sustain and improve operations. This guide will help your ESO find available sources of grant funding, identify the steps required to pursue grants, and provide guidance on some of the most popular grant programs."
- Grant Writing 101: 3 steps to help your fire department or EMS agency to write impactful grant proposals"One source of funding that many emergency service organizations may overlook or not utilize to their fullest potential are grants. There are many private and public grants programs available but some agencies don’t seek them out because proposals can be time-consuming, grant writers are an extra expense or they don’t know where to start. But the impact a single grant could have could go far beyond a few hours of work or the cost of a grant writer (just federal programs have averaged around $700 million a year in funding!), and we’re here to help you get started."
- International Association of Firefighters Grant Application Guidance (includes links to grants)"There are a number of IAFF training programs that are eligible for grant funding. These documents will assist your department with completing the application and provide many of the necessary narrative details"
- Your Resource for Fire Department, Volunteer & Firefighter Grant AssistanceFire grant help from FireRescue1.