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State Grant Program Will Provide $1 Million to Purchase Equipment for Tennessee Volunteer Fire Departments

By Ronni Chase Jan 18, 2022 | 11:53 AM

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO)  have announced that applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, from volunteer fire departments for $1 million in grants through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.

Eligible fire departments must hold a valid recognition from the SFMO and have a staff comprised by less than 51% full-time career firefighters.

Applications will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. CT on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. To help applicants complete the applications, an informational video has been created to help guide applicants through the grant application process.

Applicants with questions about the grant should contact Director of Education and Outreach Greg Adams at Greg.Adams@TN.gov or call (615) 532-5844.