Tennessee American Water has opened its 2026 Firefighting Support Grant Program, providing funding for equipment or training needs for eligible professional and volunteer fire departments located within Tennessee American Water’s service territories.
“Fire departments are on the front lines of protecting communities across our state every day,” said Grant Evitts, president of Tennessee American Water. “We’re proud to support fire companies and their work with resources that help keep people, essential infrastructure and community services safe.”
The Firefighting Support Grant Program provides financial assistance to uniformed, professional and volunteer fire departments. Eligibility is limited to fire departments located within Tennessee American Water service territories or those that provide fire protection services to customers within its service territories. Applicants can apply directly on the company’s website. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to cover costs for equipment or training.
Last year, the company awarded 17 grants to uniformed, professional and volunteer fire departments in Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee and parts of northwest Georgia.
Grant applications are available here. Applications must be submitted on the website or postmarked by Monday, August 31, and recipients will be notified in September.
