Special Opportunities for Volunteer Fire, EMS, and Rescue Personnel

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has an array of programs and partnerships designed to thank, reward, train, and equip volunteer responders to help you be at your best. This page is updated as new opportunities are announced, so check back frequently. Please note, some opportunities are only available to NVFC members. Membership is just $24 per year and comes with a variety of benefits − join here.

VIDEO: Find tips for crafting an NVFC grant or giveaway application in this video.

IMPACT FORM: If you have received a grant, giveaway, scholarship, or stipend from an NVFC opportunity, let us know how this opportunity impacted you or your department by filling out this form.

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Giveaways, Grants, and Scholarships

 

Training Opportunities

 

Discounts and Other Opportunities

 

2026 Grant, Giveaway, and Scholarship Schedule

Below are the grant, giveaway, and scholarship opportunities the NVFC has teamed up for in 2026. Stay tuned as more will be added soon!

Laptop Donation from State Farm® – January 5-30

NVFC Scholarship to Waldorf University – January 5-March 31

NVFC Training Summit Travel Stipends – January 22-March 1

Nutella® Stacks for Giving Back – February 18-April 30

Anheuser-Busch Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters – March 2-6

State Farm® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program – May 4-7

Ricochet PPE Award Program: EMS, Wildland, & Technical – New program coming soon!