04/28/2026
Please tag who you know....VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS!!!!!!!
Local Fire Departments to Receive $1.5 Million through the 2026 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
The application period is open from May 4 to May 7 at noon ET
In 2026, 150 local volunteer fire departments will receive a $10,000 grant through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program to buy equipment that improves responder safety and effectiveness. This marks the program's third year, funded by State Farm® and administered by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC).
A total of 150 volunteer fire departments will receive a grant. To ensure the grants are helping communities across the U.S., at least one recipient will be selected from every state that has 10 or more eligible applications. In addition, the first 2,000 applicants will receive a one-year NVFC membership, courtesy of State Farm. Membership comes with a variety of benefits that support responders and help them be at their best on and off the job.
The 2026 application period is open for three days only – from May 4 at noon ET to May 7 at noon ET. To be eligible to apply, departments must be over 50 percent volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less, have an annual revenue no more than $250,000, and be located in the U.S. and legally organized under state law.
Grants can be used to fund a variety of equipment, including PPE, technology, communication devices, rescue tools, and more.
To help departments with the application process, the NVFC provides application guidance, an eligible equipment list, and frequently asked questions on the program webpage at www.nvfc.org/statefarm. The application form will be available on that webpage from noon Eastern Time on May 4 to noon Eastern Time on May 7.
