New Jersey American Water Opens 2026 Fire and EMS Grant Program for Volunteer Departments
New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) opened its 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program to fund volunteer fire departments and emergency response organizations across its New Jersey service area.
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New Jersey American Water (NYSE:AWK) opened its 2026 Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program to fund volunteer fire departments and emergency response organizations across its New Jersey service area.
Applications are accepted through April 10, 2026. Grants up to $2,500 cover equipment, PPE, communications, training reimbursement and related operational needs; award notifications arrive in early May.
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Key Figures
- Program year
- 2026
- Volunteer Fire and EMS Grant Program cycle
- Program duration
- 16th year
- Longevity of New Jersey American Water grant initiative
- Application deadline
- April 10, 2026
- Final date for departments to submit grant applications
- Total grants awarded
- more than $451,000
- Cumulative grants since 2011 program launch
- Grants awarded count
- 332 grants
- Number of grants issued since program began in 2011
- Departments supported
- 207 units
- Volunteer fire departments and emergency units funded since launch
- Max grant size
- $2,500
- Per-department cap for eligible equipment and training costs
- Application start date
- Feb. 4, 2026
- Opening date for 2026 grant program applications
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Agencies encouraged to apply by April 3 for funding that strengthens emergency response capabilities
Now in its 16th year, the program underscores New Jersey American Water's ongoing commitment to supporting the firefighters and EMS professionals who protect their communities every day. Eligible organizations include volunteer fire departments, ambulance squads and fire aid units located within the company's service areas.
"As firefighters and EMS professionals, these men and women are on the front lines daily, and it's essential that they have the equipment and training necessary to keep our communities safe," said Edward J. Scanlon, Utility Mechanic for New Jersey American Water, member of the company's Fire Grant Committee and Deputy Chief of the
Applications are open beginning today and will be accepted through April 10, 2026, allowing departments additional time to align requests with budgeting and equipment needs. A committee composed of New Jersey American Water employees—many of whom also serve as volunteer emergency responders—will review submissions to help ensure funding supports real‑world needs in the field.
Since the program's launch in 2011, New Jersey American Water has awarded 332 grants totaling more than
Grants of up to
Organizations can apply online at www.newjerseyamwater.com/community under News & Community > Community Involvement. Departments selected for funding will receive notification in early May, and New Jersey American Water will announce the full list of awardees later in the month.
About New Jersey American Water
New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest regulated water utility in the state, providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services to approximately 2.9 million people. For more information, visit www.newjerseyamwater.com and follow New Jersey American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram.
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