VFIS of Texas and Texas Mutual Insurance Company are once again pleased to sponsor the need-based Health & Wellness Grant program for fire departments and non-profit EMS organizations across Texas.
Donor Name: VFIS of Texas
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants up to $5,000 will be awarded based on financial need and are intended to assist emergency service organizations in developing a health & wellness program to prevent emergency responder deaths and injuries and for cancer prevention. Departments will need to apply for the grant, expend the funds and then send in copies of receipts in order to receive the grant funds.
Eligible Items
Cost for member physicals, exercise equipment/weights, rehab equipment, Nomex hoods, cancer screenings, decon cloths/wipes, washable gloves, extractors/dryers for turn-out gear or other health & wellness and cancer prevention items.
Who is Eligible
All-volunteer or mostly-volunteer fire departments and non-profit EMS organizations that serve a population of 100,000 or less and are legally organized in Texas.
For more information, visit VFIS of Texas.
