53 California Grants for Emergency Medical Services and Homeland Security

Grants to USA state and local governments, school systems and districts, Tribes, and public agencies to enhance security in K-12 schools and on school premises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

Grants to California Tribes for activities to prepare for and respond to catastrophes, including terrorist attacks. Applicants must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to support efforts to prevent act...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for mental health programs that benefit police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support training, services, and programming to ...

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies for projects that strengthen the security of local communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to implement community policing st...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies to improve policing within local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with law enforcement agencies obtai...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations and IHEs to provide a range of technical assistance services to law enforcement agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies to train law enforcement agents in de-escalation techniques. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include travel, su...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement training academies to include de-escalation techniques in the training of law enforcement agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible uses of funds include equipme...

Grants to USA and territories state law enforcement agencies to increase capacity to address the distribution and abuse of illicit substances. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for law enforcement...

Grants to USA and territories state law enforcement agencies to investigate the distribution of illicit substances. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to promote public safety by providi...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies to increase crime prevention capabilities by hiring additional officers. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable law enforcement agencies to hire or rehi...

Grants of up to $15,000 to California-based firefighter associations, fire departments, Tribal Entities, and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for fire safety programs. Funding is intended for projects that focus on public safety and wildfire preparedness and p...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada fire departments, including volunteer fire departments, for eligible safety equipment and training. Funding is intended for fire departments lacking sufficient personal safety rope systems (PSS) and requiring instruction on the...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for animal welfare programs in response to wildfires. Funding is intended both for direct response to the 2025 California wildfires and for capacity building to plan for future fires and emergencies. ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to California firefighter associations, federally recognized tribes, nonprofit organizations, and fire departments for fire safety projects. The funding focus is on wildfire and climate-related preparedness and prevention efforts. Projects must ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, tribal, and health organizations, IHEs, and fire departments for activities to prevent fires and increase the safety of firefighters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The obj...

Grants to USA and territories fire departments, tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations to increase the number of firefighters available in communities throughout the nation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists and experts in eligible countries for collaborative science and research projects that address security across a range of sectors. The purpose of the program is to offer expert advice, support, and funding to tailor-m...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct research in science and technology. The purpose of the program is to support research that enhances the capabilities of the military. Fellowships are intended for researchers from the following fields: physical sc...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for enhanced training to handle domestic violence and related cases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the training of law enforce...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA fire departments to enhance operations. Funding may be used for training, technology, and equipment. Eligible applicants include both paid and volunteer departments. The goal of the funding program is to help saves the lives of firefighte...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a PhD in psychology or a related field for research studies pertaining to the training of first responders. Funding is intended to safeguard the mental health of first responders serving residents located in rur...

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery store...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve t...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the re...

Financial assistance to USA and Canada individuals and families with low incomes. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are bordering...

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotiating ...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as well as...

Grants of up to $4,500 to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for acquiring skilled and efficient police dogs. Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine. Funding may be used to help cover th...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-savi...

Grants of $5,000 to USA bereaved families of fallen first responders. Funding is intended to provide financial assistance to families after the loss of their loved ones. For the purposes of this grant, first responders include police officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefig...

Grants to California local government agencies and fire protection districts in eligible locations to update emergency vehicles. Funding is intended to outfit diesel vehicles, including fire apparatus, water tenders, ladder trucks, and pumper trucks, with the latest ge...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and first responder agencies for projects and programs that benefit local communities and families. Proposals may fall into one of the following categories: youth education activities and programs, f...

Grants to USA emergency response providers to support training and equipment. Eligible applicants include search and rescue organizations, emergency medical service organizations, fire fighting organizations , and law enforcement organizations. Priority will be given t...

In-kind medical support to USA individuals for the treatment of burn injuries. Funding is intended to allow burn victims, including military personnel, first responders, and civilians, to undergo reconstructive surgery performed by a team of specialists located in Flor...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, fire departments, firefighter associations, and tribes for activities to address the dangers and effects of wildfires. Funding is intended to support projects that assist in prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and resilie...

In-kind donations and grants to USA military veterans, first responders, and their families to provide homes or to conduct required home improvement projects. Recipients will receive mortgage-free homes or modifications to their current homes implemented by builders, d...

Grants to California local community organizations and collaboratives to enhance equity in emergency services. The goal of the funding program is to promote impactful work that can improve and transform racial equity in the field of prehospital and emergency care.

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA Coast Guard members for basic needs after natural disasters. Funding is intended to relieve the personal financial burden that these first responders experience as their own homes are damaged and destroyed by disasters. The grants can be u...

Grants and scholarships to USA Coast Guard members and their families for assistance following a catastrophe within the family. Funding is intended to assist with family expenses if a Coast Guard member passes away, is injured, or is critically ill, or if a member's sp...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate ...

In-kind support to USA schools, police, EMS, fire, and other public safety rescue agencies for used radios to facilitate communication. The purpose of the program is to provide used radio equipment at no cost to the agencies in an effort to support their life-saving mi...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations, emergrency services, law enforcement organizations, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following focus a...

Grants to USA community service heroes in multiple states for help with purchasing a home. Funding is intended for police officers, social workers, teachers, medical professionals, and firefighters. The grant will cover closing costs when these individuals purchase a h...

Grants to California government agencies and tribal entities for disaster preparedness efforts and environmental preservation activities. Funding is intended for equipment acquisitions that will help to protect and preserve economic resources in the event of an oil spi...

Grants to California military branches and private entities with military contracts to install and maintain electric vehicle charging stations. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to increase t...

Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first respond...