Conditions applyTX
Law enforcementFire
What it pays for
Primary mission is support for dependents of fallen first responders; remaining funds go to grants.
The rules
- Who can apply
- Law enforcement and fire agencies in Bowie County, TX and Miller County, AR.
- When
- Applications accepted June 15 to July 31 each year.
- Awards
- Bowie and Miller sheriffs and Texarkana AR and TX police may request up to $7,000; other agencies up to $3,000. About $45,000 available per year.
- How to apply
- Apply through the Grants page. Attach a description of the items, proof of competitive pricing, and tie the request to life-saving equipment or training.
Related programs
Pays for armorNonprofit
K9 Ballistic Vest Donation Program
Law enforcementK9
Reports more than 6,677 K9 vests donated since 2009. Partners with Survival Armor.
- Who can apply
- K9 actively employed in the US by law enforcement or related agencies (no military, search and rescue or private security K9s); certified with current handler; at least 20 months old; no current issued ballistic vest; not retiring within 12 months. Priority: new K9s, then replacement K9s, then replacement of vests over 5 years old. Single purpose narcotics and explosive K9s go on a waiting list.
- When
- Rolling.
- Awards
- In-kind custom fitted K9 vest (5 year manufacturer warranty). Also NARCAN kits and first aid kits (up to 4 per agency).
- How to apply
- The agency (not an individual) completes the online Inquiry Form on the Qualify for a Vest page. Staff review it and contact the applicant within 48 hours to start the formal application.
- EIN
- 27-0872182
Pays for armorNonprofit
Rifle Rated Armor program
Law enforcementFireEMS
Faith-based. Equips first responders with all-day rifle-rated armor (Angel Armor, RISE system), plates and helmets. Not a cash grant: community-funded donations. Site reports over 400 agencies in 32 states. Federal Tax ID shown on site.
- Who can apply
- Typically underfunded police, sheriff, fire and EMS agencies. The department must be ready and able to take an active part in raising the funds for its own armor.
- When
- Rolling.
- How to apply
- Agencies start through the Agencies / New Agency Info pages and work with SHIELD616 staff, including a call with the founder. The agency must name a person to raise local funds from churches, businesses and grant sources, with SHIELD616 providing marketing materials.
- EIN
- 47-4347589
Pays for armorNonprofit · TX
Life-Protecting Equipment
Law enforcement
Has provided ballistic carriers, ballistic shields, trauma kits, rescue boats and armored vehicles. Also supports families of fallen officers and firefighters.
- Who can apply
- Law enforcement agencies in Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Madison, Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker, Waller and Washington counties, Texas.
- Awards
- Over $14.35 million of life-protecting equipment donated over 70 years.
- How to apply
- Contact The 100 Club directly (form on site or (713) 952-0100) to learn the requirements and begin the request process.
- EIN
- 74-1509204
Pays for armorNonprofit
K9 Krijger Ballistic Vest Program; K9 Piper Kit Program
Law enforcementK9
Veteran founded. Also funds K9 medical care and free K9 training (Spikes School).
- Who can apply
- Working dog teams in the US, including law enforcement and military working dogs.
- When
- Rolling.
- Awards
- In-kind custom fitted K9 Storm ballistic vests; kits with heat alarms, ear and eye protection and trauma kits.
- How to apply
- Handlers complete the Apply for Assistance application on the Handler Guide page (apply for a vest, a kit, or medical aid).
- EIN
- 47-2144242
This is a reference compiled from public program documents, not legal or grant advice. The program’s own solicitation and guidance are the record.
