Firehouse Subs Public Safety
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is the 501(c)(3) foundation supporting Firehouse Subs that provides equipment and resources to improve the lifesaving capabilities of first responders. The organization is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL and states that grants are awarded (accepted quarterly) for equipment, scholarships, and related public-safety resources. The site includes impact metrics and recent (2025/2026) content.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based fire department, volunteer department, EMS or municipal public-safety agency, or a nonprofit requesting equipment, training, or scholarships to improve first-responder capabilities.
Good Fit
- • Request is explicitly for public-safety equipment, rescue gear, or training.
- • Applicant is a fire/EMS/first-responder organization or municipal emergency services.
- • Project budget aligns with typical awards in the $10k–$50k range.
- • Can document operational impact and readiness to deploy equipment quickly.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year covered 43 states (plus Puerto Rico) with Florida accounting for about 10% of dollars, indicating a national footprint rather than a narrowly local program.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 411 distinct recipients out of 422 grants and very low dollar concentration (top one ~1%, top five ~2%), so the funder supports a large and diverse set of independent organizations.
New Applicants
Direct formal-application evidence in the structured signals is limited, but behavior shows roughly 406 new grantees in the latest year and only five recurring recipients across years, which strongly suggests unfamiliar applicants are routinely added to the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
