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Funder Type
Corporate Foundation
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
Summary
The mission of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is to impact the life-saving capabilities, and the lives, of local heroes and their communities. They fulfill their mission through a quarterly grant program, they assist first responders and public safety organizations in acquiring life-saving equipment and resources with the goal to help protect and save lives in their communities. Additional support includes impacting the quality of life for first responders and military veterans.
The Foundation allocates funding in five distinct areas:
- Life-Saving Equipment
- Prevention Education
- Scholarships and Continued Education
- Support for Members of the Military
- Disaster Preparedness and Disaster Relief
Award requests in these funding areas include, but are not limited to:
- Thermal imaging cameras, personal protective equipment for firefighters, bullet proof vests for police, automated external defibrillators for EMS, water rescue equipment, extrication tools, etc.
- Disaster Relief Efforts:
- All-terrain wheelchairs for those injured in the line of duty, to enhance quality of life.
- Allocating funds to registered military non-profit organizations dedicated to programs and services that benefit the men and women who have served our country.
- Military Support:
- Food for volunteers, first responders and survivors.
- Equipment for first responders to assist in search and rescue; replacement equipment and needed tools for future incidents.
History of Funding
Past recipients can be viewed at https://firehousesubsfoundation.org/photos-and-videos/
A map of grant awards can be found at: https://firehousesubsfoundation.org/community-impact-map/
Additional Information
Ineligible requests include:
- body cameras
- dash cams
- drones and drone accessories
- exercise equipment
- guns/firearms/use of force equipment, riot gear, laser pointers (designators) & tasers
- license plate readers
- portable message signs
- radar detectors
- recording devices
- refurbished equipment
- security systems & surveillance equipment
The full list can be seen here: https://grants.firehousesubs.com/faq
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants are emergency service entities in communities served by a Firehouse Subs restaurant. This is not limited to only fire departments. Law enforcement and EMS agencies are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be located within 60 miles of a Firehouse Subs restaurant. Firehouse Subs restaurants are located in all US states except: Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Vermont, and Wyoming. While this proximity is important to support restaurant communities where the money is raised, the Board of Directors recognizes the need of rural and volunteer departments throughout the country and may consider applications outside that range.
Deadline Details
Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis:
- January 9, 2025
- April 3, 2025
- July 10, 2025
- October 9, 2025
The application portal opens at 10 am ET on the above dates. Once the maximum number of 600 applications is met, the site will close for the remainder of the quarter. Please apply early in order to secure your request.
Grant Award Notifications, both approvals and denials, will be emailed prior to the portal reopening date each quarter.
Award Details
Awards generally range from $15,000 to $25,000. Requests exceeding $45,000 will not be accepted. A maximum of 600 applications will be accepted quarterly.
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