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Apply for Grant Money
To apply for grant money from the US federal government involves paperwork and timing. At the present time, there are 26 different US government agencies offering federal grants. Each one has specific requirements and qualifications from the applicant for the application to be accepted. There are some that anyone can apply for while others are ear marked for specific groups.
One of these specific groups includes firefighters and emergency personnel. After the horrible and cowardly act on 9/11, the US government saw a need to help improve the efficiency and needs of the emergency response units across the nation. To fill this need, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) was initiated.
The AFG’s purpose is to help any local fire department and nonaffiliated emergency response personal with the equipment, training, and expertise to combat emergencies. Before this time, most local emergency responders could only rely on the local taxes for financial support. Unfortunately, this is not enough to provide all the necessary needs so the emergency responders can perform their duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Every year since 2001, the AFG program is accepting applications in the spring for one month only. The limited time is, in part, due to the vast volume of applications. Grants are awarded by needs and the agenda that has been set for by the Department of Homeland Security. This year’s application deadline is May 28, 2010 at 8 pm ET.
The applications must be filled out correctly so those inspecting them can easily review them in a timely manner. Mistakes may cause the review of your application to be delayed or discarded. For this purpose, have more than one person review this critically important paperwork.
This year, there will over $390 million in grants awarded to applicants. The only way to receive an award is to apply for grant money before the deadline passes. The deadline is fast approaching so do not delay or your team might miss this valuable opportunity to receive the funds necessary for you to perform your duties to their fullest.
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