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firecertifications@dhs.in.govLocal Training Support Grant Application Period Open
The FY2025 Local Training Support Grant Program application period is open. Applications are due to by 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 31, 2024. Find full details on how to apply below.
The Indiana Fire and Public Safety Academy administers two grant programs, both funded by the state.
Fire Training Infrastructure Grant
The purpose of the Infrastructure Fund is to provide financial assistance to locally identified training facilities used in the delivery of professional development, training and education. Funds made available through the Infrastructure Grant Program may only be used for support of the construction and maintenance of fire training facilities and the purchase of fire training equipment. Grants are provided to local governments through a reimbursement process after proof of expenses are submitted to IDHS.
Application (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
- Apply for the Grant
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Application
Local Training Support Grant
The Local Training Support Grant supports regional fire training efforts. Eligible applicants are public safety entities such as career fire departments, combination fire departments and volunteer fire departments that are owners of training centers and part of the state's Hub-and-Spoke program, have MOUs with the state to conduct training or currently assist with Academy-funded courses.
Examples of items approved for funding:
- Bulk smoke machine fluid
- Burn facility repairs and maintenance
- Chain saw repairs and maintenance
- Fire hose replacement and repairs
- Note: Only fire hose dedicated to a training center. Hoses used on apparatus are not eligible.
- Fire training mannikin repairs (heads, arms, legs)
- Fire training mannikins replacement
- Forcible entry prop repairs and maintenance
- Hazmat training equipment (damming, diking, diverting)
- Helmet covers with shoulder shrouds for flashover chamber
- Helmet shields for flashover helmets
- K-12 saw repairs and maintenance
- Ladder repairs and maintenance
- Ladder testing
- Nozzle and appliance repairs
- Note: Only nozzles dedicated to a training center. Nozzles used on apparatus are not eligible.
- Prop development (water mapping prop, SCBA confidence, hose bed prop)
- Smoke machine repairs and maintenance
- Smoke machine replacement
- Storage bins for training equipment
- Training foam
- Training hydrant
- Training trailer repairs and maintenance (tires, bearings, lights, vents)
- Upkeep of training building (paint, weatherproofing of wood props)
- Ventilation fan repairs and maintenance
- Ventilation prop repairs and maintenance
- VES window prop repairs and maintenance
Application (Notice of Funding Opportunity)
- Apply for the Grant
The application period is open. Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 31, 2024.
Application
Related Grants
These grants are not administered by the Academy but are available to Indiana fire departments.
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant
- Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP) and Department of Defense Firefighter Program*
- Firefighting Hand Tool Program*
- Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants
- Volunteer Fire Assistance Matching Grant (formerly Rural Community Fire Protection)*
*Administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Application and additional information available via menu option at wildfire.dnr.in.gov.