WISCONSIN – The Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Foundation is accepting applications for its Rewarding Responders grant program.
A total of $75,000.00 is available help police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies improve public safety, according to a release from WPS. Eligible departments may receive up to $2,000.00.
The WPS Foundation’s Rewarding Responders grant helps northeast and north-central Wisconsin first responders acquire lifesaving equipment or training.
“The program helps departments meet vital equipment needs – from protective clothing and handheld lights to heavy-duty rescue tools – that increase safety for everyone in their communities,” WPS stated.
Public safety agencies are eligible for a grant if they operate in the WPS electric or natural gas service area, did not receive a grant in 2025, complete the online grant application and demonstrate the equipment or training they will acquire is part of a well-designed effort to improve public safety. Grants also can be used for unique safety-related projects that are one-time efforts.
Emergency response agencies can apply for a 2026 grant on the WPS Foundation’s website. Applications must be received by Monday, June 15.
Since the program’s inception, the WPS Foundation has awarded nearly $700,000.00 to help more than 220 individual agencies, WPS said.
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