Firefighter Cancer and Cardiac Benefit Program
This program reimburses Colorado firefighter employers for the direct costs of required cancer and cardiac insurance or benefit plans to protect firefighter health.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (reimbursement request for prior fiscal year) | October 2026 (first application period, volunteer/part-time) | March 2027 (second/final application period) | June 2027 (end of application window)
Funding Amounts: Reimbursement for direct insurance/benefit costs; annual program allocation ~$1.3M; no set per-award maximum.
Summary: Reimburses Colorado firefighter employers for direct costs of required cancer and cardiac insurance or benefit plans for eligible firefighters.
Key Information: Forecasted grant—dates and amounts may change; reimbursement is subject to fund availability and statutory compliance.
Description
The Firefighter Cancer and Cardiac Benefit Program provides financial reimbursement to qualifying Colorado firefighter employers for the direct costs incurred in maintaining insurance coverage or alternate benefit plans that meet statutory requirements for cancer and cardiac health events. The program is designed to alleviate the financial burden on municipalities, special districts, fire authorities, and county improvement districts that employ or utilize full-time, part-time, or volunteer firefighters. Only the employer's portion of insurance or benefit costs is eligible for reimbursement, and the program does not pay individual claims or premiums directly to firefighters.
