GRANT CENTRAL USA
First Responders
Grants Conference
Funding public safety. Strengthening agencies. Serving communities.
Public Safety Priorities Are Evolving.
Your Funding Strategy Should Too.
Build a stronger approach to funding the equipment, programs, training and partnerships your community needs. Join fire, law enforcement, EMS and emergency management professionals for two focused days of grant strategy and practical guidance.
JUNE 22–23, 2027
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Student Union · Ballroom C
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
WHY THE FIRST RESPONDERS GRANTS CONFERENCE
Public Safety Demands a Stronger Funding Strategy.
Public safety agencies face rising equipment costs, workforce pressures and expanding responsibilities. Turning those needs into competitive funding requests requires clear priorities, well-defined projects and a practical understanding of grant opportunities.
The First Responders Grants Conference brings together professionals working across fire services, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management and community partnerships. Explore how to assess funding fit, document need and build proposals that support agency readiness and community resilience.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
For Professionals Turning Public Safety Priorities Into Fundable Projects.
Designed for agency leaders, grant writers, program managers, finance staff and community partners responsible for securing resources and strengthening public safety capacity.
Whether you write proposals, oversee equipment and training needs, coordinate preparedness programs or manage funding strategy, FRGC helps you develop a clearer approach and connect with colleagues facing similar challenges.
Fire & Rescue Departments
Law Enforcement Agencies
EMS & Emergency Services
Emergency Management & Preparedness
Public Safety Leaders & Community Partners
Grant, Finance & Program Professionals
WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE
Practical Grant Strategies for Public Safety.
Examine how to move from an agency need to a focused funding strategy.
✓ Public Safety Funding Priorities
Assess opportunities related to equipment, training, preparedness, prevention and community resilience.
✓ Grant Opportunity Alignment
Evaluate eligibility, allowable costs, match requirements and application readiness before investing in a proposal.
✓ Fundable Project Development
Define the need, project scope, budget, partnerships and measurable outcomes behind a persuasive request.
THE FRGC EXPERIENCE
Four Key Elements. One Focused Conference.
Funding insight, practical learning, project strategy and professional connections—focused on the agencies and partnerships that protect and serve communities.
FUNDING INTELLIGENCE
Understand public safety funding priorities and evaluate opportunities against your agency’s needs.
PRACTICAL LEARNING
Explore grant-development approaches relevant to public safety agencies and community partners.
PRACTICAL STRATEGY
Translate funding opportunities into stronger projects, partnerships and grant-development strategies.
PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
Connect with fire, law enforcement, EMS, emergency management and grant professionals.
FROM THE FRGC ARCHIVES
Hear From Past Participants
Hear directly from past First Responders Grants Conference participants about their conference experience.
Battalion Chief John Ramsey
First Responders Grants Conference Review
Conference Participant
Public Safety Grants Manager
First Responders Grants Conference Review
Conference Participant
Hearing From Federal Grant Reviewers
First Responders Grants Conference Review
Conference Participant
REGISTRATION
Join Us for the 2027 First Responders Grants Conference
Two focused days of public safety funding insight, practical grant strategy and professional connection.
JUNE 22–23, 2027
Tuesday–Wednesday · In Person
UNLV Student Union · Ballroom C
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154
$1,997
Save $1,000 off standard registration.
Now through December 22, 2026
✓ Full two-day conference access
✓ Educational sessions
✓ Conference materials
✓ Professional networking opportunities
$2,497
Save $500 off standard registration.
Through March 22, 2027
✓ Full two-day conference access
✓ Educational sessions
✓ Conference materials
✓ Professional networking opportunities
$2,997
Full registration for the 2027 First Responders Grants Conference.
Standard conference rate
✓ Full two-day conference access
✓ Educational sessions
✓ Conference materials
✓ Professional networking opportunities
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Before You Register
Answers to common questions about FRGC 2027, registration and attendance.
When and where is the 2027 First Responders Grants Conference?
What are the registration rates?
Who should attend the First Responders Grants Conference?
Does registration include travel or hotel accommodations?
Do I need to be an experienced grant writer to attend?
Can my agency or organization register multiple people?
What is included with my registration?
What happens after I register?
What if I have a question that isn't answered here?
Our team is happy to help. Contact Grant Central USA and we'll help answer your question or connect you with the appropriate information.
READY TO JOIN US IN LAS VEGAS?
Be Part of the 2027 First Responders Grants Conference
Strengthen your approach to funding agency priorities, develop clearer projects and connect with professionals serving communities across public safety.
JUNE 22–23, 2027
UNLV STUDENT UNION · BALLROOM C
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Advance Registration — $1,997
Register by December 22, 2026 and save $1,000 off the $2,997 standard rate.
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