South Jersey Gas has announced the kick-off of its First Responders Grant Program. Grants will be awarded to provide critical support for operations conducted by first responder departments.

All paid or volunteer fire, emergency medical services and police departments serving at least one of the municipalities in the South Jersey Gas service area are eligible to apply.

To review the official rules and guidelines, including a complete list of municipalities in the service area, and to submit an application, visit southjerseygas.com/community. All submissions must be received by South Jersey Gas no later than Friday, November 8 by 5 p.m.