Best Grants for Emergency Services in Wyoming

Wyoming 501(c)(3) nonprofits with $100,000+ budgets can seek funding for workforce skills, inclusive prosperity, or environmental sustainability programs that serve communities where RBC Wealth Management operates. Focused on workforce preparation and youth development, RBC Foundation USA invites organizations to propose initiatives that build in-demand skills, expand access to services, and improve community spaces, which may benefit emergency services populations.

Wyoming 501(c)(3) emergency service and community safety organizations can seek program funding for safety, emergency preparedness, and related community services. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Union Pacific Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $30,000 for projects in eligible Union Pacific–served Wyoming communities that enhance public safety, disaster readiness, and support for diverse, underserved residents.

The ESA Youth Scholarship Program, by the Electronic Security Association, provides financial support to children of first responders, having awarded over $941,500 to date. Eligible applicants are high school seniors with parents who are full-time active first responders. Each scholarship winner receives $1,000 and a chance to compete for larger awards of $14,000 for first place and $5,000 for second place. Applications are welcomed from students in participating states.

Emergency medical and crisis-impacted Native artists and culture bearers in Wyoming can seek up to US $2,500 to address hardships affecting their creative practice. Focused on individual Indigenous artists, First Peoples Fund’s Yéigo Action Grant may help with emergency expenses, equipment repair, or unanticipated transportation tied to artistic work or professional development.

Wyoming emergency and medical workers needing help affording behavioral health treatment can access funding through the HealthWell Foundation’s Emergency/Medical Workers Behavioral Health Fund. Grants up to US $2,000 help cover copays for prescriptions, counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and transportation for U.S.-based care, for those meeting income, insurance, and diagnosis criteria.

Elderly professional blues musicians in Wyoming needing help with emergency medical care, transportation, or basic living expenses can receive direct creditor payments through the Pinetop Assistance League program. Pinetop Perkins Foundation provides this U.S.-wide support, which may benefit artists facing urgent health-related or end-of-life costs connected to emergency medical services.

Emergency medical researchers studying prehospital respiratory distress and high flow therapy in Wyoming and nationwide can seek US $100,000 for EMS-focused research projects. Emergency Medicine Foundation supports work on acute respiratory failure in EMS transport, including patient volumes, geographic patterns, service characteristics, interventions, and outcomes, which may benefit emergency services agencies and partners in Wyoming.

Early-career emergency medicine faculty developing research careers and projects are eligible for this grant, which supports education, mentored development, and independent research activities in Wyoming and nationwide. Emergency Medicine Foundation supports emergency medical care and medical education by providing up to US $150,000 to help researchers progress toward extramural funding and long-term academic careers.

Students from Chelan or Douglas County pursuing first responder emergency services careers can apply for the Richard "Obie" Oberweiser Memorial Scholarship, honoring a longtime EMT and volunteer firefighter. Offered through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, this scholarship may benefit those planning to serve in emergency medical care and services, including work in places like Wyoming.

High school seniors, college, and non-traditional students studying criminal justice or first responder fields can apply for CommunityGiving’s Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation Scholarship, awarding US $2,000 for education costs. Students focused on emergency medical care and services, including EMT, police, or firefighting programs, may benefit, including those from Wyoming browsing emergency services opportunities.

Individuals working in theatrical exhibition, distribution, or sector-exclusive vendors in Wyoming facing emergencies or health-related financial crises can receive temporary assistance for medical costs, housing, utilities, food, and essential equipment. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund also offers counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and limited ongoing stipends, which may benefit those connected to emergency medical care and services.

Current or former Boy Scouts pursuing higher education for fire service or emergency medical service careers can receive scholarships through the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, typically around US $1,000. Although based in Illinois, this support may benefit those in emergency medical care and services, including programs connected to Wyoming emergency services organizations.

Graduating high school seniors in northwest Missouri pursuing degrees in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental safety, industrial fire prevention, risk management, or occupational medicine can receive one-time scholarships of more than US $500. With a mission to strengthen charitable giving, Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri awards these funds each fall, which may benefit future emergency medical and first responder professionals.

Current or former Oregon Shakespeare Festival employees facing unexpected crises and needing help with basic living expenses may be eligible for emergency financial assistance, including for health care, housing, and utilities. The Hunter Brown Emergency Assistance Fund from Entertainment Community Fund may benefit Wyoming-based performing arts professionals who meet these criteria.

Emergency medical care and services providers in Wyoming can access funding via the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation’s J. C. & L. A. Duke Employees' Assistance Fund to aid 3M U.S.A. employees and families facing catastrophic illness or accidents. Eligible applicants include current, recent, or incapacitated employees, certain retirees, and immediate family members seeking transitional assistance.

Individuals pursuing emergency medical services training in the EMS West Region can receive scholarship support for EMR, EMT, AEMT, or paramedic programs; awards are US $500 annually. Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies requires applicants to reside in specified Pennsylvania counties and show proof of affiliation with an EMS agency.

Help at Home Community Foundation: Support Fund

The Support Fund provides help to home care employees who experience a personal financial hardship for a variety of reasons.

What are qualifying events?

A qualifying event can be a significant event(s) or radical change of status in a person’s life that creates an immediate, unforeseen, and substantial financial requirement. Some examples include:

Natural Disaster, Medical Emergency, Death of an immediate family member. More information here.

Grant awards depend on the qualifying event and need which could range from $100.00-$500.00. The maximum amount applicants may receive in a calendar year is $500.00, unless otherwise approved by the Board.

Navigant Credit Union 

Navigant Credit Union is the longest-operating, member-owned credit union in Rhode Island. Since its founding in 1915, Navigant Credit Union has been dedicated to providing its members with unparalleled financial products and services, while working every day to stay committed to the financial well-being of the families, businesses and communities we serve. 

Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Grant

For over a century, Navigant Credit Union has been committed to making a meaningful difference in the community. In 2017, we established the Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation to further amplify our impact in five strategic areas:

• Education & Financial Literacy: Organizational and capital support for programs, supplies, building products, sports facilities and teams.
• Social Services: Financial support for programs and organizations for children, veterans, hunger and housing.
• Public Health, Safety & Well-Being: Support for programs addressing public safety, emergency care and eradication of disease.

Background

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is one of the grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on all-hazards emergency preparedness, including the evolving threats and risks associated with natural disasters. EMPG Program funding is awarded to the 56 states and territories using a population-based allocation methodology.

The main purpose of the program is to support the emergency management needs of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, primarily through investments in planning, training, and exercise activities and to help cover the salaries of emergency management personnel.

About Henry L. Hillman Foundation

Henry L. Hillman Foundation inspires, invests in, and leverages great ideas to improve the quality of life in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania.

Backup Power When Your Community Needs It

The Powered & Prepared Initiative seeks proposals from nonprofit and municipal organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania for backup power solutions that allow those organizations to offer essential services during emergencies without disruption.

Southwestern Pennsylvania is increasingly impacted by severe weather events that cause widespread power outages and disruptions. The Powered & Prepared Initiative, supported by Henry L. Hillman Foundation, seeks proposals from nonprofit and municipal organizations for backup power solutions that allow those organizations to offer essential services during emergencies without disruption.

Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Fund

Fund provides higher educational scholarship assistance to deserving students.

Amount

• $1,000+
• non-renewable

Hero Fund America Fund Seeks Applications for its First Responders Grant Round

Hero Fund America (HFA) Fund, a field-of-interest fund of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, is seeking applications for its First Responders Grant Round for programs, projects, and other needs that will support education, training, lifesaving equipment, and mental health of fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and law enforcement agencies.

Hero Fund America Fund was founded in partnership with Hero Fund America by Garth Roberts of Sharon Springs, NY. Inspired by the selfless and heroic efforts of first responders during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, Roberts initiated the Provincetown First Responders Appreciation Month, honoring 45 Boston EMS paramedics, emergency medical technicians, dispatchers, and their families. The success of that project inspired the 2016 creation of Hero Fund America.

Since 2016, the fund has awarded more than 100 grants totaling over $123,000 to meet the needs of first responders across the nation.

“Grants awarded through the Hero Fund America Fund have helped departments improve their abilities to better serve and protect the civilian population,” said Roberts. “Hero Fund America remains firmly committed to raising both funding and awareness in support of the First Responder community.”

Hutsell, Alan Scholarship Fund

For a high school senior from Central Noble, East Noble, Wawasee, West Noble or homeschool (homeschooled student must live in Noble County) who will be pursuing advanced education in emergency services involving fire, police, criminal justice and/or EMS.

Awards Per Year:

• 1 scholarship

Applicant High School:

• Central Noble, East Noble, Homeschooled, Wawasee, West Noble

Colleges:

• Any accredited college or university

Areas of Study:

• Criminal Justice, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Services, Emergency services involving fire, police, criminal justice and/or EMS.

The Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors in Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, who are planning to attend a college, university, or trade school. There is one scholarship that is available to students in Cecil County. 

Talbot Paramedic Foundation/Sylvia Gannon Scholarship

Awarded to residents of Talbot County, and/or to members of a local Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, who are planning to pursue careers as Emergency Medical Technicians.

Joseph G Markoly Foundation Inc

When Joseph Markoly originally established the foundation more than thirty years ago, its focus was on Alzheimer’s and heart disease support, funded through a number of the larger national disease-related organizations. Over time the focus has shifted to helping small to mid-size organizations in our local communities which support children and seniors in a variety of effective ways. 

Markoly Foundation was established in honor of Joseph G. Markoly, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who wanted to make a positive impact in people’s lives. Joseph’s family was affected directly by both Alzheimer’s and heart disease having lost a family member to each condition. For that reason, the foundation dedicates a majority of their resources to providing grants to organizations that focus on the treatment of each of these diseases. In addition, Markoly Foundation supports a variety of programs dedicated to helping children and seniors by providing services, supplies, programs and research in areas impacting these demographics.

Joseph G. Markoly Foundation Grant Support for Elder Organizations

The Markoly Foundation takes pride in supporting local organizations that provide services for elders in our community. Seniors face a number of challenges that come with aging, especially when they don’t have loved ones who are able to assist them with their needs. We provide grants for a variety of senior-related programs from Caregiver Education and Support to Emergency Meal Delivery and Transportation Services.

We are dedicated to providing funding for local nonprofit programs that improve the quality of life for all, but particularly for the children and elders in our community.

Our Mission

The Baughman Family Foundation aims to make an impact on our local communities by supporting organizations nominated by family members. The goal of the foundation is twofold: to make a meaningful impact on our selected charitable organizations and to encourage family members to become active in charitable giving.

Submission Guidelines

When submitting an application, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

The focus of the Baughman Family Foundation is on supporting local charities where the Foundation can make a direct, tangible impact on causes that matter to our family.

Request for Proposals: Launchpad Funds

Background

Coefficient Giving is increasing its giving, primarily to prepare for the billions of dollars in new philanthropic capital that may become available in the coming years. Our increased giving in global health and wellbeing is a temporary surge, with two objectives: to smooth funding and pull forward initiatives we expect to be cost-effective, and to help create an ecosystem of regrantors and implementers with the capacity to allocate this new money as cost-effectively as possible. Additional context on our scaling is provided in this blog post. 

With new potential capital on the way, we want to increase the supply of actionable and fundable plans to address some of the world’s hardest problems. We’re looking for specific, credible strategies to convert funding into measurable progress. Our ideal funds are:

However, we are also open to funds that are thematic and don’t have a quantified goal — for example, a fund organized around a promising type of intervention. Such funds still need to be led by a single, identifiable person who is accountable for the fund’s direction.

Through this request for EOIs, we aim to seed or scale Launchpad Funds that can grow to $100m+ over the next few years. We don’t seek scale for its own sake; it is a proxy for the ambition of the fund, and a signal that the problem is large and tractable enough to justify deploying significantly more capital over time.

What we will fund

• We expect to support established ideas that have either not yet secured anchor support or could significantly scale beyond their existing level of funding.
• This funding can cover operating expenses, but we expect most of it to be used for activities that make progress on the fund’s goals — whether through regranting or direct implementation.
• For exceptional proposals, we may consider funding levels beyond $50m. We anticipate higher funding levels will involve more thought partnership from our team.
• While we don’t expect to make grants longer than 36 months, funded proposals may later be considered for additional funding beyond the initial period.