Nevada’s volunteer fire departments protect our communities with limited resources and tremendous dedication. Now there’s an opportunity to help them get the critical equipment they need — but the window is narrow, and local awareness makes all the difference.
State Farm® and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have launched the 2026 Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, distributing $1.5 million in grants to 150 volunteer fire departments across the United States. Each selected department receives $10,000 to purchase essential equipment that boosts firefighter safety and effectiveness.
WHY NEVADA DEPARTMENTS NEED TO ACT NOW
States with 10 or more eligible applications are guaranteed at least one grant recipient. Last year, Nevada only received two eligible applications — which means no Nevada department was in the guaranteed pool. Spreading the word in our communities this year could directly determine whether a local department receives this funding.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
To qualify, a fire department must:
- Be over 50% volunteer (paid-on-call counts as volunteer)
- Serve a population of 25,000 or less
- Have annual revenue under $250,000
- Be located in the U.S. and legally organized under state law
- Demonstrate a clear need and intended use of funds
- Not have been a previous grant recipient
HOW TO APPLY
The application period opens May 4 at noon ET and closes May 7 at noon ET. That’s a 72-hour window — so departments should start gathering their information now.
As a bonus, the first 2,000 eligible applicants will receive a complimentary one-year NVFC membership.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
The NVFC is hosting live Q&A Office Hours sessions throughout the application period. The first session is this Friday, April 24. Visit the link below to register and find future session dates.
Get full program details, eligibility guidance, FAQs, and the application at:
👉 www.nvfc.org/statefarm
Please share this with your networks, local departments, and anyone who supports Nevada’s first responders. Every application brings our state one step closer to securing a grant.
