State grantNorth Carolina
Volunteer Rescue, EMS Fund (Rescue Grant)
Offered by North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal
Found automatically on ncosfm.gov/fire-rescue/fire-rescue-grants-and-relief-funds/volunteer-rescue-ems-fund. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- All-volunteer rescue and EMS providers recognized by North Carolina and their county.
- How much
- $3,000 – $25,000Matching grants up to $25,000 for organizations with cash assets over $1,000 (dollar-for-dollar match required); non-matching grants up to $3,000 for organizations with cash assets less than $1,000.
- By when
- Due Apr 30, 2027Last round closed October 1, 2026. Annual cycle: applications available August 1, due October 1, recipients announced December 15, invoices/proofs of payment due April 30. The 2025 round has been awarded; the next round's October 1 deadline is assumed for 2026.Recurring deadlines: Apr 30, May 30, Sep 15
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The North Carolina Volunteer Rescue, EMS Fund provides matching and non-matching grants to assist volunteer rescue and EMS organizations in purchasing equipment and making capital expenditures. Organizations with cash assets over $1,000 may apply for a dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $25,000, while those with less than $1,000 may apply for a non-matching grant up to $3,000. The program runs on an annual cycle with applications typically due October 1.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Rescue provider must be all volunteer (with the exception of up to ten paid positions); recognized by the NC Department of Insurance as a rescue, EMS, or rescue/EMS provider/unit; meet eligibility criteria of the NC Association of Rescue/EMS (NCAREMS) and/or NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS); be recognized by the county as providing rescue, EMS, or rescue/EMS; and be certified by NC OEMS to request ALS equipment.
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