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Minnesota Energy Resources is continuing its commitment to support local first responders and keep communities safe. The company is offering grants of up to $2,000 through its Rewarding Responders Grant program to help police, fire and emergency medical services agencies improve public safety.

Emergency response agencies can apply for a grant through June 15.

Helping everyday heroes enhance public safety

Minnesota Energy Resources’ Rewarding Responders Grant helps public safety agencies across Minnesota receive lifesaving equipment or training. Last year, these grants helped first responders receive important safety tools such as hazardous gas detectors, cordless fans and automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

Since the program began in 2015, Minnesota Energy Resources has awarded almost $100,000 to help emergency response agencies across the state strengthen public safety in their communities.

Applying for a grant

Emergency response agencies are eligible to receive a grant if they:

• Operate in the Minnesota Energy Resources service area.
• Did not receive a grant in 2024.
• Complete an online grant application.
• Demonstrate the equipment or training they will acquire is part of a well-planned effort to improve public safety. Grants also can be put toward unique, safety-related projects that are one-time efforts.

Grants of up to $2,000 are available to eligible departments.