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This grant program is designed to address recruitment and retention challenges in the Wisconsin fire service. The Department will award grants of up to $25,000 to qualified fire departments, technical colleges, or school districts to establish or expand youth fire fighter recruitment and training programs for middle and high school age youth.
Grant Schedule:
| Announcement Released
| February 2, 2026
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| | Application Submission Deadline
| March 1, 2026
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| | Anticipated Grant Award Announcement
| March 23, 2026
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| | (Projected) Contract Start Date
| Based on Proposal
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| | Grant End Date
| One year from contract start date
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