Training Facility Grants
The Kentucky Fire Commission administers a grant intended for training facilities. Eligibility criteria is outlined in KRS 95A.262.
Training Facility Grant funds may be used toward the following:
- Construction of fixed structures utilized in the training process, including but not
limited to:
- Training towers
- Burn/smoke buildings
- Multi-purpose buildings
- Training props
- Dedicated buildings used for the purpose of training firefighters
- Upgrade of existing training facilities
- Equipment used solely for training purposes
Upon closing of the application period, and application review by the Fire Commission's Grants Committee, select applicants may be called upon to present additional information regarding their Training Facility Grant funds request. KRS 95A.262 guidelines will be used by the Grants Committee for review, recommendation and final approval by the Kentucky Fire Commission Board.
Grant recipients are responsible to submit both quarterly progress reports and quarterly financial status reports (along with receipts and verification of payment) to the Fire Commission office until the entire allottment of grant funds has been expended.
Questions regarding the Thermal Facility Grant Program should be directed via email to firegrants@kctcs.edu or via telephone at (859) 256-3616.
