The Alabama Joint Fire Council will be accepting applications from volunteer fire departments and rescue squads for EMS Equipment and Operations. Grant applications will be accepted from February 18, 2026 to March 30, 2026. Awards will be announced prior to May 1, 2026. This grant is a reimbursement grant and departments/squads being awarded a grant will be required to purchase equipment specified in their grant request and submit all receipts/proof of payment before grant funds will be expended. The EMS Equipment and Operation Grant is being made pursuant to Section 22-18-63 of the Code of Alabama 1975. These funds are residual funds from the tuition reimbursement program and may not be available every fiscal year due to usage for EMS Scholarships.
Eligible recipients include all volunteer fire departments recognized by the Alabama Forestry Commission and all Rescue Squads that are listed with the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads at the time of application.
Program Priorities for 2026:
- Priority is given to departments and squads that request equipment to provide an increase in services. (e.g. A rescue squad that is requesting grant funding to purchase the needed items to offer ALS versus BLS services.)
- To provide agencies the ability to purchase the required hardware to report to the State of Alabama EMS System.
If your request project is not listed as a priority you are encouraged to apply regardless. Applications will be viewed and funding will be allocated based on the priorities and the need for your agencies project.
- 2026 Grant Limit – $4,000 per agency.
- No Match is required.
All grants are reimbursement grants. Awardees are required to complete the scope of work and purchase the items that they specify in their grant request. Once documentation is submitted and verified a check will be issued to cover the expenses. Any variances from the approved grant will need to be approved by the Alabama Joint Fire Council prior to making any purchases that are not listed in this original grant request.