Your township should have received notification from the Michigan Department of Treasury that applications are now being accepted for the competitive Fire Equipment Grant Program, for the purchase of fire equipment or fire gear for on-call, part-time or volunteer firefighters. MTA encourages members to complete and submit an application as soon as possible.
The program is funded by a one-time $8 million appropriation in the state’s current-year budget with a minimum of $4 million to be distributed to local governments with predominately on-call, part-time or volunteer fire departments. Grant awards are not to exceed $50,000 for a single local government and grant expenditures must be incurred between Oct. 1, 2025, and Sept. 30, 2030. Awards are contingent on available funding and may be lower than requested.
To qualify, local governments must submit a completed Fire Equipment Grant Program Application (Form 5874), along with a proposed grant budget detailing how funds will be used to purchase fire equipment and fire gear for firefighters who are on-call, part-time, or volunteer. Townships can request an application via the state’s eSignature Solution system.
In addition to township fire departments, fire authorities or commissions established a municipal resolution, motion or charter are also eligible.
Applications must be submitted electronically by June 19, 2026, using eSignature.
More information, including an online application guide and application instructions, can be found by visiting the Fire Equipment Grant Program webpage. Questions? Call (517) 335-7484 or email Treas-FireGrant@michigan.gov.