APS, Firehouse Subs Foundation offer grants to Arizona first responders
APS, Firehouse Subs Foundation offer grants for first responders in Arizona
Arizona Public Service and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation are partnering to provide grants for fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services, municipal and state organizations, schools, and other nonprofits to purchase life-saving equipment.
Grant applications open April 7, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Arizona time to eligible organizations within the APS service territory at firehousesubsfoundation.org.
Past recipients have used this support to make a difference in their communities.
- Crane School District
- City Of Buckeye Fire Department
- Goodyear Police Department
- Taylor-Snowflake Fire & Medical
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Somerton Cocopah Fire Department
- Pine-Strawberry Fire District
- Town of Superior
- Superior Fire Department
- Pleasant Valley Fire Department
In 2025, we were able to fulfill grants and provide crucial equipment to the Town of Wickenburg, Taylor-Snowflake Fire and Medical Department, St. Vincent de Paul, Pleasant Valley Fire Department, Somerton Cocopah Fire Department, Goodyear Police Department, Congress Fire Department and many more.
See all past recipients across Arizona featured on our map.
Organizations can apply at: firehousesubsfoundation.org
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