FY2027 Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant - Now Open!

MEMORANDUM

TO:                        Kentucky Fire Departments

FROM:                   Carrie Wilburn, Director of Operations

DATE:                     September 1, 2026

RE:                        Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant

If your department is interested in applying for a Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant to be awarded Fiscal Year 2027, here are the steps to access the application:

1. Log into KyFIRES - https://kyfires.acadisonline.com/acadisviewer/login.aspx
2. Hover over Webforms and Resources on the left menu bar
3. Select WebForm
4. Click on FY2027 Thermal Vision and Technical Innovation Grant Application
    

If selected, your department will be reimbursed 50% of the purchase cost of one (1) technical innovation device, with a maximum reimbursement of $5000.00. A technical innovation device is defined as an automated external defibrillator, gas monitor or thermal vision camera. Proof of purchase and payment will be required prior to reimbursement (KRS 95A.430)

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Wednesday Sept. 30th at 5:00 pm EST. 

Grants will be awarded based on a date stamp return AND eligibility as per KRS 95A.440.

KRS 95A.440 requires a two-year non-eligibility period.  If your department was awarded the Thermal Vision grant in the past two fiscal years you ARE NOT eligible to apply at this time.

Please send questions to firegrants@kctcs.edu.