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First Responders Grant Programs

CAPS-TC offers two types of grants:

  1. Confidential individual grants provide First Responders monetary support for things such as, but not limited to, tuition, rehab, therapy, treatment, travel, and/or lodging.

  2. Agency grants offer agencies, guilds, locals, or associations funding to provide group education or instruction on wellness related topics.

Both programs intend to support First Responder needs when more traditional funding sources are not available.

1. Individual Grant Details

Scope:
A confidential grant to an individual First Responder to provide for costs not covered by their agency, employment group or association, union, guild, or volunteer association for example.  Grant may be applied to costs such as, but not limited to, tuition, rehab, therapy, treatment, travel and/or lodging for above type items. If you think you need it, ask.

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Frequency of Requests:
Applicants for grant may receive one grant per year.

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Amount:
Individual grants up to $1,000 may be requested.

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Approval Process:
To facilitate a fast turn-around for request, approval and award, grants may be approved by the Chaplain Coordinator without additional Board approval.  Chaplain Coordinator may consult with the Board if unsure on the appropriateness of the request.

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Documentation:
Grant recipient shall provide proof of expenditure via receipts or if practical, CAPS-TC will remit directly to service provider.

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Duration:
The grant program will continue until the end of 2028 or until funds are expended, whichever comes first.

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To Apply:
Contact CAPS-TC Chaplain Coordinator at 360-688-6662, 24-7, 365 days a year.
 

Application Process:

Contact your agency Chaplain and/or Chaplain Coordinator Rob Bradley. 

  • Provide your name and contact information

  • A brief description of the need

  • Any other attempts to fund the need

  • Pertinent details of the cost

  • How the funding will be used 

  • Any time sensitive details of the request

  • Details on how payment can be made

Individual

2. Agency Grant Details

Scope:
A grant program for agencies, guilds, locals, or associations to partner for group education or instruction.  Such programs could include but are not limited to, seminars, lectures, materials, etc. that support responders, support personnel and their families dealing with the stresses of serving the public.  Grants that provide services to the personnel of multiple agencies are encouraged.  Grant may be applied to cost such as, but not limited to, tuition, travel, speaker fees, speaker lodging, food, supplies or room rental. If you think you need it, ask.

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Frequency of Requests:
Agencies requesting grants may receive one grant per year. 

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Amount:
Agency grants up to $2,500 may be requested.

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Approval Process:
Agency grant requests will be reviewed and approved at monthly CAPS-TC Board meetings.

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Documentation:
Agency grant recipients shall provide proof of expenditure via receipts or if practical, CAPS-TC will remit directly to service provider.

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Duration:
The grant program will continue until the end of 2028 or until funds are expended, whichever comes first.

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To Apply:
Contact CAPS-TC Chaplain Coordinator at 360-688-6662, 24-7, 365 days a year.
 

Application Process:

Contact CAPS-TC through your chain of command or agency chaplain. 

  • Name of Agency

  • Agency point of contact information for the grant

  • A description of the program for which the funding is being requested

  • Intended audience

  • Any other attempts to fund the need

  • Pertinent details of the cost

  • How the funding will be used 

  • Details on how payment can be made

Agency
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