2026 Emergency Hardship Gatekeeper

1
The following first responder roles are within our purview:

Law Enforcement

- Police officers, corrections officers, probation officers, parole officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement, sheriff's deputies, park rangers

Firefighters

Emergency Medical Services*

- EMTs, paramedics, flight/emergency transport nurses

Telecommunications

- 911 Dispatchers

*Please note that medical personnal such as home health care and hospital workers, as well as all other roles not listed here, are outside the scope of our mission and are ineligible for our programming.
2
Are you or your partner the first responder?We can only process applications in which the applicant is part of the same household as the first responder.
YESNO
3
Do you have children (biological, adopted, step-, or that you a guardian of) in the home under the age of 18?
YESNO
4
Do you have an adult child with special needs in the home that requires ongoing care?
YESNO
5
Have you experienced an unforeseen circumstance that has led to one of the following: Eviction/foreclosure notice, utility disconnect/shut-off notice, loss of childcare?Please note that this grant is designed to pay bills directly, and medical and credit card bills are not eligible for payment.
YESNO
Should be Empty: