The mission of the Leary Firefighters Foundation is to provide funding for training, equipment, and technology to fire departments across the United States. By offering financial support, the Foundation aims to enhance the professional development of fire departments, ensure they have access to the best equipment for safety, and help them stay current with technological advancements.
The Jeremiah Lucey Grant Program by the Leary Firefighters Foundation primarily supports paid fire departments in New York, Massachusetts, and Detroit, Michigan, but has expanded to include paid and volunteer departments nationwide. The grant program focuses on enhancing the professional development of fire departments, providing top-quality equipment for firefighter and community safety, and updating fire department technologies to keep pace with advancements. Grant amounts typically range from $5,000 to $25,000, with the potential for larger grants. Emergency grant requests due to natural or man-made disasters are considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they are proactive problem solvers and how the grant would benefit their department and community.