Actor Denis Leary established the Leary Firefighters Foundation in 2000 after his cousin, a childhood friend, and four other firefighters were lost in a blaze in Worcester, Massachusetts. They are the only U.S. foundation that funds equipment, vehicles, education, training, and technology for firefighters on a national level.
Letters of Inquiry for the Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program are due by August 16, 2024. Invitations will be issued for those approved to submit a full proposal, which will be due October 13, 2024. Awards are typically $2,500 to $25,000, but departments are encouraged to ask for what they need and do their best to justify the amount.
Eligibility
This grant is open to paid and volunteer fire departments anywhere in the United. States.
Applicants should also be “proactive problem solvers” who can explain steps already taken to address their current need.
Areas of Support
- Training – professional development
- Equipment – purchasing the best tools to keep firefighters and citizens safe
- Technology – keeping up with advances in the field
