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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 a new vehicle there must already be an advance payment bond in place. This bond works like an insurance policy in the event that the manufacturer of the emergency vehicle cannot build the contracted vehicle for any reason. This bond is to be taken on by the manufacturer of the vehicle and not the fire department that has ordered it. The bond is to be secured from a private financial institution. The amount of the bond should be equal to or greater than the cost of the total sum of payments for the vehicle.
Most other parts of the program and requirements for applying for an AFG have remained the same as they were in 2009. The top priority remains funding projects that focus on the firefighter’s life and safety, as well as the public that the firefighter is serving and protecting.
When filing your application, make sure you can demonstrate the direct effect your need has on the lives in your department. These applications will automatically receive the highest consideration for approval.
When writing your application, keep in mind the reviewers do nothing but read application for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Remove any mistakes and misspellings. Go directly to the point of what your need is in a clear and concise manner.
The deadline to apply for available grant money from the AFG program is May 28, 2010 at 8 pm ET. Late applications are not accepted.
Click this link for help with filling out the grant application.
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