Archive for May, 2010
Fire Grants for 2010
The fire grants are another common term for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) that is being offered again this year through the Department of Homeland Security. This has been a yearly program that is funded by a mandate from congress which expires this year. The funding is in the amount of over $380 [...]
Apply for Government Grant Money
To apply for government grant money, there are several important things that should be remembered. The US federal government is too big to make exceptions for any reason. For this reason, unless your department has great connections in Washington, make sure your application is submitted before this year’s deadline. The deadline for the Assistance to [...]
FEMA AFG Grant
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FEMA AFG grant open application period is presently underway. The projected total award amount for the year 2010 is $380 million. These funds are available to any fire department and non-affiliated emergency response agencies in America. The process of beginning to fill a department’s needs start with identifying those [...]
2010 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants from the US government are intended to improve the safety conditions in which firefighters incur while on the job. This is to be done with new and improved equipment, along with the right vehicles. This program is overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, and audits are conducted by the [...]
How to Apply for Free Grants
Knowing where and how to apply for free grants is the first step into receiving a much needed revenue source. For fire departments and emergency medical technicians, the largest resource is the US government. Since 9/11, the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was entrusted with the mission to safeguard the well being [...]
Regional Projects Eligibility for AFG Funding
Both Fire Departments and EMS Units are eligible to file an application as a host applicant for a Regional Project. To be considered a regional project, the activity or benefit must be fore multiple organizations over multiple jurisdictions. Multiple jurisdictions are defines as multiple seats of government are involved. Project eligible for regional project funding [...]
Available Grant Money for 2010
Right now, there is available grant money for firefighters and emergency responders through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program from the US federal government. For 2010, there are some new requirements and conditions for receiving these grants. One of them applies to vehicle purchases. This year, for a fire department to receive a grant for [...]
Reasons for Application Rejections for the AFG Program
Most applications for the AFG program are rejected each year on purpose. This is because the DHS feels that more applications should be reviewed than there is money for so the money is allocated appropriately. So if you received your rejection letter and feel down just remembered you are not alone. Another thought is to [...]
Fire Department Grants
Every year there are fire department grants being given away by the Department of Homeland Security to those that need upgrades or new equipment along with training. This is not your standard federal program that is attempting to cover a broken arm with a Band-Aid, but real help. In 2008, the AFG program awarded $737.5 [...]
Diesel Exhaust Removal Systems: Covered by AFG Grants
The pollutants that are released into our environment from the starting and running of a diesel engine are not good for people or the environment. Each and every firehouse has to deal with this problem. Through the AFG program free federal funds are available to clean up the air our firefighters have to breath. There [...]
