FY2026 Personal Protective Equipment Grant

TO: Kentucky Fire Departments
FROM: Carrie Wilburn, Director of Operations
DATE: January 5, 2026
RE: Personal Protective Equipment Grant (structural coats and pants)

If your department is interested in applying for a PPE Grant (coat/pants) to be awarded Fiscal Year 2026, here are the steps to access the application:

1. Log into KyFIRES
2. On the left menu bar, select Webforms and Resources
3. Select WebForms
4. Select FY2026 Personal Protective Equipment Grant Application

Application may only be completed and submitted by authorized KyFIRES users ( i.e. those who are able to enter training and personnel records).

DEADLINE: January 30th, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST. NO EXCEPTIONS.

This is a reimbursement grant for up to $7000.00 for 2 sets of turnout gear (only coats and pants). If your department is awarded a grant, the department will be responsible for the upfront costs and reimbursed when the required documentation is submitted to the Fire Commission. The deadline to submit documents for reimbursement will be May 29th, 2026. After this date, no reimbursements will be issued.

For your application to be considered by the Grants Committee, your application must be received by the deadline. Additionally, departments must also be compliant with State Aid, the Department for Local Government and any other Fire Commission grants or loans the department has received.

Please send questions to firegrants@kctcs.edu.