Coverage dated September 24, 2026

Absolutely Colorado: Amid rural fire departments battling funding shortfalls, a big Colorado utility provides some relief

Headline from KRDO

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) - Fourteen rural fire departments across Colorado received more than $33,000 in grant funding through the Black Hills Corporation Foundation's 2026 Funds for Firefighters program.

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  1. FOX 21 Colorado Springs

    Colorado fire departments receive $33,000 from Black Hills Energy grants (opens FOX 21 Colorado Springs)

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    FOX 21 Colorado Springs's feed description

    (PUEBLO, Colo.) — Black Hills Energy granted more than $33,000 in safety grants to local fire departments in Colorado through a 2026 giving initiative of the Black Hills Corporation Foundation, the Funds for Firefighters program.

  2. KRDO

    Absolutely Colorado: Amid rural fire departments battling funding shortfalls, a big Colorado utility provides some relief (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) - Fourteen rural fire departments across Colorado received more than $33,000 in grant funding through the Black Hills Corporation Foundation's 2026 Funds for Firefighters program.

  3. KRDO

    Absolutely Colorado: Amid rural fire departments battling funding shortfalls, a big Colorado utility provides a bit of relief (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo. (KRDO) - Fourteen rural fire departments across Colorado received more than $33,000 in grant funding through the Black Hills Corporation Foundation's 2026 Funds for Firefighters program.