We’ve Got Your Six – Celebrating Ontario’s First Responders
The 6th annual May $6K Community Giveaway is officially open! We’re proud to provide funding to help bring your community initiative to life.
At Medallion Group Insurance, we believe community starts with care – and no one exemplifies that more than Ontario’s First Responders.
That’s why every May, we celebrate your service by investing in initiatives that build safer, stronger, and more inclusive communities.
From May 1st-June 10th, First Responders from across Ontario – professionals, volunteers, and retirees – are invited to apply for funding to support a local community project or initiative.
Applying is simple. Just fill out the form below and tell us how your organization would use this funding to make a difference.
Whether it’s for training programs, community outreach, safety equipment, or wellness initiatives – we want to help you help others.
Medallion is proud to participate in First Responder projects across the province. Prior Community Giveaway recipients include:
- Nishnawbe Aski Police Service
- Victim Services of Nippising District: Trauma Support K9 Program
- Zorra Fire & Emergency Services
- Norfolk County Paramedic Services
- Peel Regional Police
- Guelph Police Service: Women in Crisis/Domestic Violence Support
- Oxford County VON
- York Regional Police – Victim Services of York Region
- Oxford Rural Fire Service – Camp Molly
- Hamilton Police Service: Anti-Hate Campaign
- RCMP Veterans Association
- Anishinabek Police Service
- Town of Oakville Water & Air Rescue
- Kenora Fire & Emergency Services
- Georgian Bay Volunteer Search & Rescue
- The Phoenix Canine
- Chatham-Kent Police Service / Project Lifesaver
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We’d love to add your community project, equipment need, outreach program or sponsorship request to this list!
Communities supported so far:
- Norfolk County
- Parry Sound
- Peel Region
- Belleville
- Nishnawbe Aski Nation Territory
- Hamilton Region
- Zorra Township
- Niagara Region
- Nippising First Nation
- York Region
- Kenora
- Wellington County
- Oxford County
- Chatham-Kent
- Georgian Bay
- Oakville
Who can apply:
Fire Departments, Law Enforcement Organizations, EMS Services, Emergency Medical, Search & Rescue Operations, Emergency Managers, Conservation Officers, Correctional Services, First Responder Organizations & Associations including volunteer, veteran and retiree groups.
How to apply:
1. Simply complete the application form found below
2. Tell us your story. Photographs, images and attachments are always helpful for the selection committee and can be uploaded in your application form
When to apply:
The 2026 campaign is open from May 1 – June 10, 2026.
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Giveaway guidelines
- The May $6K Community Giveaway is open to all First Responders who live in Ontario (including sworn, civilian, active, retired, career and volunteer)
- Only one submission per person or project will be accepted
- No purchase necessary
- You do not need to be a Member of Medallion Group Insurance to enter
- Funding recipients will be chosen by an internal selection committee and announced following the June 10th application deadline
- Multiple funding levels are available, to a maximum total of $6,000
- For any questions or inquiries, please contact Sarah Heiser, Director of Group Partnerships at sheiser@mcfr.ca or 1-800-339-9935
