JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety have partnered to pilot a new grant opportunity for volunteer fire departments to cover workers compensation and liability coverage for active fire-department members.
The grants will provide a maximum of $2,000 per year for a three-year period. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To be eligible for grant funds, fire departments must have a signed, current mutual aid agreement with MDC. They must also appear on the DFS roster of registered fire departments for the grant application year and remain on that roster for the duration of the grant period.
Applications for the grants will be shared with eligible fire departments in December, and grant applications are now being accepted. Fire departments must be 100% volunteer member-based. They must be TAG, subscription, or privately funded. Any fire department receiving funds from any tax is not eligible for this grant.
For more information, contact MDC Fire Program Supervisor Ben Webster at ben.webster@mdc.mo.gov.
