Grant Writing

Course overview

Oftentimes, fire department and EMS agencies do not receive the funding they need; some providers only have $5,000 annually to cover community awareness, new equipment, firehouse repairs, and more. Some providers only have $5,000 for their annual budget. Other departments may have larger operating budgets, but those usually come with growing demands to provide services to a larger number of constituents. Grant writing can help fill the gaps where allotted budget leaves a lot to be desired. We'll cover types of grants, tips for writing a good grant proposal, and submitting them to the funding organization.