Florida Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program (FFCDEGP)
A state grant to protect firefighter health by helping departments buy equipment, supplies, and training designed to reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals encountered on the fireground.
Who it is for
Fire departments in Florida, including volunteer departments. Established under Florida Statute 633.137.
Department types: Career, Volunteer, Combination
An honest note on fit
Narrow but valuable, and rare among states in directly funding firefighter cancer prevention. A clean fit if you have a specific decontamination equipment or training need, less useful otherwise.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.
Apply directly to the Division of State Fire Marshal, same office as the main firefighter assistance grant.
Match required: Confirm in the current Notice of Funding Opportunity.
How to apply
- Review the program details and current Notice of Funding Opportunity on the State Fire Marshal grants page.
- Confirm your department qualifies under the program rules (F.A.C. 69A-37.503).
- Identify the decontamination equipment, supplies, or training you need to reduce carcinogen exposure.
- Complete the program's application form.
- Submit per the instructions in the current funding notice.
Deadline: Offered when funded by the legislature. Check the State Fire Marshal grants page for the current cycle and Notice of Funding Opportunity. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Varies by legislative allocation. Targeted at decontamination equipment and related supplies and training rather than general needs.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.