About Hero Fund America Fund
The Hero Fund America Fund was created in partnership with Hero Fund America, Inc. The fund provides grants to benefit the education, training, life-saving equipment and mental health needs of first responders.
Hero Fund America Fund Grants
The Hero Fund America Fund supports projects and programs that meet the following criteria:
- Program or project will directly support the education, training, life-saving equipment or mental health needs of first responders
- Funding requests may not exceed $1,000 in a calendar year
- All grant funds will be used for direct program expenses
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the application window will close at 4:00 pm (EDT) on Friday, June 18, 2021. If you have questions, please contact Morgan Mielnicki, mmielnicki@foundationhoc.org.
Since 2016, Hero Fund America Fund has awarded more than $22,000 in grants to dozens of organizations across the country, helping to provide essential training and equipment.
Grant Recipient | City | State | Grant Description | Grant Amount |
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Big Moose Ambulance Company | Eagle Bay | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps | Clinton | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Churchtown Fire Department | Claverack | NY | General support | $200 |
City of Newberry Fire Department | Newberry | FL | Advanced EMS training, fire operations and tactical training | $500 |
Cobleskill Rescue Squad, Inc. | Cobleskill | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Deerfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. | Utica | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Floyd Volunteer Fire Department | Rome | Ny | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Frankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Co, Inc. | Frankfort | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Global Rescue Systems | Morrisville | MO | Education and training for first responders | $500 |
Ilion Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. | Ilion | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Lake Delta Volunteer Fire Dept, Inc. | Rome | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Maynard Volunteer Fire Department | Marcy | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Middleburgh Emergency Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. | Middleburgh | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Mohawk Valley Ambulance Corps, Inc. | Mohawk | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
New York Mills Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. | New York Mills | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Niagara Engine Company No 6 | Schoharie | NY | Purchase new pair of vehicle stabilization tools | $500 |
Old Forge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. | Old Forge | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Otter Lake Fire Department | Forestport | NY | Education and training for first responders | $1,000 |
Richmondville Volunteer Emergency Squad, Inc. | Richmondville | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Sauquoit Volunteer Fire Company | Sauquoit | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Scho-Wright Ambulance Services, Inc. | Schoharie | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Sharon Springs Joint Fire District | Sharon Springs | NY | Purchase CPR and first aid training, TOT finder window stickers and handwarmers | $500 |
Sherrill Kenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. | Sherrill | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
South Minden Volunteer Fire Department | Fort Plain | NY | Communication equipment and reflective gear | $500 |
Southern University Police Department | Baton Rouge | LA | Purchase 13 first aid kits for the patrol units | $500 |
Westmoreland Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc. | Westmoreland | NY | General support for first responders during the Coronavirus pandemic | $1,000 |
Support Hero Fund America Fund
To support the Hero Fund America Fund, click the button below to make an online donation or mail a check to: Hero Fund America Fund, c/o The Community Foundation, 2608 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502.