Duty Gear Challenge Teams at the 6th annual Run 4 the Hills for First Responders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
