The goal of the fund is to promote, recognize, and foster dedicated service in the field of Fire Prevention. An annual award is granted to recognize a member of the Fire Prevention Officer’s Association who has exemplified the aforementioned goals. Additional awards, scholarships and grants are conferred as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors.

Scholarships and grants are available through an application process. Successful proposals are ones that best meet the intent and guidelines of the foundation.

Proposals are accepted post marked not later than December 31 annually. Scholarships and grants are awarded in May. For applications or information call or write:

• In November of each year, written nominations for the NOR-CAL award are solicited from the general membership. The Board of Directors then selects a recipient or recipients for formal presentation during the month of January.

2. Who is eligible to receive a Charlie Gray Scholarship?

• Scholarships are awarded to a resident(s) of Northern California (All counties north of Kern and San Luis Obispo Counties and west of Mono and Inyo counties) whose educational endeavor is in the area of public fire education or fire safety.

3. When are scholarship awards given out?

• Applications are accepted from June 1^st until the end of December each year. Awards are conferred by March 31^st of the following year.