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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 million through thousands of grants to fire departments across the nation. The grants were used for new fire stations, emergency vehicles and equipment, along with training of personnel. There were also grants given to regional fire districts to help improve their communication abilities and coordinate the response to an emergency situation on a large scale.
Not every application for monetary assistance was granted, but the most pressing situations were taken care of. The fact remains the same that if you have a need, an application must be submitted. Without a written application being submitted before the May 28, 2010 at 8 pm deadline, there is no chance of an award being granted to you this year.
The awards are granted as the applications are processed. Just because you may not receive an immediate response, do not give up hope yet. In 2009, there were 14 different rounds in which awards were distributed. The last one was during the open application time for the year 2010 on May 7, 2010.
The amounts of the awards were for as little as $8550 to the Maryville Fire District in Missouri, and as large as $827,843 to Drexel Heights Fire District in Arizona.
If you have a need that will help save lives of your fire department personnel or the community you serve, it is your duty to apply for the fire department grants to help you achieve the state of readiness your community deserves.
Click: HERE for free assistance in filling out the grant application.
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