Kentucky League of Cities

Gary Sinise Foundation First Responder Grants - Ongoing

The Gary Sinise Foundation offers First Responder Grants to emergency response providers to fund training and equipment.

Firefighters Charitable Foundation (FFCF) Grants – Ongoing

Grant assistance to organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims.

Fire Department Grants – Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims.

Grants for First Responders’ Expenses – Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders to mitigate expenses, including medical or mental health, child care or eldercare expenses, and other COVID hardships.

FM Global Grants for Fire Service-rolling deadlines

Cities are eligible for these funds on a year-round basis.

Grants for First Responder COVID-related Funeral Costs - Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders and their family members to assist with funeral COVID-19 related funeral costs.

Spirit of Blue Grants for Police Safety Equipment - Ongoing

Grants to USA local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to advance and promote safety for police officers.

Grants to Purchase Police Dogs – Ongoing

Funding is intended to assist police departments with the overwhelming costs needed to acquire a trained canine.

In-Kind Grants for Ballistic Vests for Police - Ongoing

Funding from St. Michael’s Shield Project is intended to protect sworn peace officers by providing donated ballistic vests to officers that need them.

CSX Pride in Service Grants – Ongoing

Available to organizations that honor and support national and local heroes – veterans, active military and first responders.

Major League Baseball Youth Development Grants – Rolling Deadline

The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation awards grants to community-based projects that encourage and empower youth through baseball and softball in underserved communities.

The Awesome Foundation Community Micro Grants - Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 are offered to individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas.

Federal Grants - Small Communities Essential Facilities - Ongoing

The USDA offers grants for essential community facilities.

American Humane Animal Shelter Grants - Ongoing

American Humane offers grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for basic supplies to benefit animals neglected during the COVID-19 pandemic.