PPE, Turnout Gear, Bunker Gear
Fund and Replace Your Firefighter PPE and Turnout Gear
Secure the grants and support your department needs to keep firefighters protected with compliant, modern gear. Funding Navigator helps departments overcome budget limitations and complex eligibility requirements with a customized, ongoing grant strategy.
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The Cost of Firefighter Protection
Replacing outdated turnout gear and PPE to meet NFPA standards is essential for safety—but escalating costs make full replacement cycles difficult to achieve.
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Customized, Continuous Grant Strategy
We build a tailored plan for your department’s PPE needs and continuously identify and apply for funding opportunities that match your equipment priorities and call volume.
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Target Trusted Grant Programs
From FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to state fire marshal and regional safety initiatives, we coordinate the best opportunities to help your department fully fund protective gear upgrades.
Build a Comprehensive Funding Strategy
Identify the Right Opportunities
We continuously scan federal, state, and private programs to uncover grants and financing sources that align with your department’s project goals.
Tailor a Roadmap for Success
Each project is unique. We evaluate eligibility, prioritize the most viable funding paths, and create a step-by-step plan that maximizes your chance of success.
Balance Grants with Other Options
Not every project can rely on grants alone. We provide guidance on when to incorporate loans, capital campaigns, or alternative financing to ensure your project moves forward.
Application & Campaign Support
Strengthen Every Application
From narrative development to budget preparation, we ensure your applications are complete, competitive, and compliant with funder requirements.
Simplify Complex Processes
Our experts guide you through reporting rules, eligibility criteria, and submission timelines, removing obstacles that slow projects down.
Activate Community Support
Beyond grants, we help design capital campaigns and donor outreach strategies that engage your community and attract additional funding.
Stakeholder Engagement & Readiness
Prepare Professional Materials
We create presentations, reports, and outreach packets that help you win support from boards, councils, and community partners.
Establish Strong Foundations
Whether setting up or strengthening a 501(c)(3), we guide governance, bylaws, and compliance so your department is ready to receive funding.
Build Long-Term Confidence
Our role continues after awards are secured, supporting reporting, donor recognition, and sustainability to ensure your project delivers lasting impact.
"I would absolutely advise other departments to try it and see if it works for them... It’s a one-stop shop to organize, evaluate, and submit grant applications for your department."
Lieutenant Josh Smith
Elgin Fire Department
Your Project, Fully Supported
Turn Big Projects Into Funded Success Stories
With millions secured and projects completed nationwide, we know what it takes to move critical initiatives from idea to reality.
Explore all of Funding Navigator’s capabilities
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Fire Station Construction
Fund and build new or expanded fire stations.
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Law Enforcement Vehicles
Secure grants for police cars and specialty vehicles.
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Fire Apparatus
Finance or fund new fire trucks, engines, and apparatus.
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SCBA Equipment
Secure grants for SCBA and breathing equipment.
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Radios & Communications
Fund radios and communications upgrades for public safety.
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Dispatch and 911 Systems
Secure funding for dispatch and 911 communication systems.
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Training
Support first responder training programs.
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Staffing
Fund public safety staffing, hiring, and retention.
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Tactical Gear
Get funding for tactical gear and safety equipment.
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Robotics
Secure funding for public safety robotics and tools.
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