State programNorth Carolina
North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program
Offered by North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal
Found automatically on ncosfm.gov/risk-mgmt/north-carolina-firefighter-cancer-benefit-program. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Active rostered and retired North Carolina firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
- Covers
- Emergency cash, Health care
- How much
- $37,000Lump sum benefit of $37,000 per covered cancer diagnosis, up to two diagnoses. Long-term disability benefit pays 75% of income up to $5,000/month for employed firefighters or a flat $1,500/month for volunteer firefighters.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Claims can be filed at any time after a qualifying cancer diagnosis occurring on or after January 1, 2022.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
About this grant
The North Carolina Firefighter Cancer Benefit Program provides financial assistance to eligible active and retired firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Benefits include a $37,000 lump sum payment per covered cancer diagnosis (up to two) and a long-term disability benefit that replaces a portion of income. The program is administered by the Office of State Fire Marshal, Risk Management Division.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Active rostered firefighters (employed and volunteer) and retired firefighters meeting specific criteria. Retired firefighters must have served at least 20 years with 36 hours of training annually on an NCSFA roster, and must apply within 10 years of retirement. Cancer diagnosis must have occurred on or after January 1, 2022.
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