Funds for Firefighters

A 2026 special project of the Black Hills Corp. Foundation

The Funds for Firefighters grant program is dedicated to supporting the brave men and women who serve as volunteer firefighters, as well as recognize Black Hills Energy employees who serve as volunteer firefighters. This program aims to provide financial assistance for essential equipment and resources to enhance the safety and effectiveness of firefighting operations in our service territories.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a volunteer fire department serving a Black Hills Energy community.

Grant details:

Funding amount: Grants are available for up to $2,500.
Use of funds: Eligible requests are limited to firefighting equipment or safety gear.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted along with the department’s W-9 by April 10, 2026.

Application process:

Complete the form below: Provide detailed information about your fire department and the specific needs the grant will address.
Include supporting documents: Include any relevant photos of requested item(s). Include the department’s current W-9.
Review and selection: Applications will be reviewed by a panel from your state, and recipients will be notified in mid-May.

Fire department legal name:

Contact person:

Phone number:

Email:

Address:

City:

State:

ZIP:

Project information

Describe the program or project for which funds are requested:

Specify how the funds will be spent:

Explain the need for the project/program:

Total project/program budget:

Amount requested:

Has the fire department recently received any funding from Black Hills Energy?

Yes

If yes, please list date and amount:

Will Black Hills Energy be recognized for this grant?

Yes

If yes, how?

Department and community information

Number of residents served:

District’s annual budget:

Number of volunteers in department:

Size of fire district (square miles):

Average number of fires/emergencies responded to per year:

Please attach your department’s completed W-9 form here.

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