Fully Involved: GSFA Awards Program - Grants & Scholarships

GSFA • August 14, 2026
Fully Involved: GSFA Awards Program - Grants & Scholarships

FINAL CHANCE TO SUBMIT

 2026 Georgia State Firefighters Association

Fire Department Grant & Scholarship Applications

 

Application Deadline: August 19, 2026

 

Applications must be received by GSFA by the deadline. A drawing will be held at the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference scheduled for August 24-29, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia from those individuals that submit qualified applications meeting all scholarship eligibility & grant requirements. GSFA will award up to six scholarships in the amount of $500 and up to two grants in the amount of $1000.

Nominate a Deserving Firefighter!

 GSFA Annual Award Nominations

Due September 15th

 

Since 1972, GSFA has recognized firefighters through its annual recognition program.  Award recipients will be recognized at the 2027 Firefighters Recognition Day. Recognition is given for the following categories:

 

  • Company Officer of the Year
  • Dave Gray Memorial Leadership Award
  • Educator of the Year
  • Firefighter of the Year
  • Instructor of the Year
  • Life Saving Valor Award
  • Rookie of the Year

 

 

All nominations must be received no later than September 15, 2026. For nomination forms and more information,  click here.

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