Border Zone Fire Departments
This grant funds Texas border region fire departments to acquire equipment and enhance emergency services supporting border security and crime deterrence efforts.
Funder: Government of Texas
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards over $25,000; typical grant size not specified; annual competition.
Summary: Supports professional fire departments in the Texas border region with funding for acquisitions and emergency services related to border security and crime deterrence.
Key Information: For professional fire departments in the Texas border region only.
Description
This grant provides financial support to professional fire departments located in the Texas border region. The funding is intended to assist with acquisition activities and to enhance emergency services, specifically those connected to the execution of security operations that deter crime in the border area. Administered by the Office of the Governor, the program aims to bolster the capacity of eligible fire departments to respond effectively to incidents tied to border security.
