Firefighter Support Grant Program
Providing grants to those who serve our community.
At Connecticut Water, we are proud to honor the men and women who serve our communities through volunteer and paid firefighting. In support of their vital work, we have created the Firefighter Support Grant Program - where we will award up to $20,000 in grants each year.
These grants are awarded to fire and emergency organizations within our service areas, with a maximum of $2,000 per organization per calendar year. This program is completely funded by our Charitable Giving Program, and is not recovered in customer rates.
We are proud to serve the communities in which we live and work - and to honor and support those that serve us.
Connecticut Water has opened applications for our 2026 Firefighter Support Grant Program. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026 for consideration.
To qualify, applicants must complete this form to apply for the program. Any questions please reach out to: Giving@ctwater.com. Applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are awarded to uniformed fire departments, whether professional or volunteer. Individuals are not eligible to receive grants through the program. Grants may be used to offset some or all of the cost for the purchase of the following:
- Slow-close hydrant valves, backflow preventers, isolation valves
- Water handling equipment
- Firefighting tools; and
- Education, training and related materials used to support fire protection.
Preference will be given to first-time applicants, and funding requests for isolation valves, back flow preventers, or items that help protect the public water system.
