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 [...]
2010 Increasing the Odds of Approval in your Favor
The 2010 AFG Grants program is open now. There will be over 20,000 applicants along with yours filing for the free federal funds through the AFG program this year. Less than half will receive funding for their department. If your need is great make sure you emphasize it properly. A well thought out approach to [...]
Who Are Ineligible Organizations for FEMA Grants?
Across our great nation, most fire departments and EMS organizations are eligible for free government grant money through the FEMA Grants – AFG program. These departments and organizations provide fire suppression, and emergency medical and transport services for the general public in areas not owned by the federal government. The AFG program was designed to [...]
Who Are Eligible Applicants for an AFG Grant?
Applicants that are eligible for the free grant money from the AFG program must operate their fire department or non-affiliated EMS organization from any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Also included for eligibility are the commonwealths of the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico, [...]
The AFG Application Process is Highly Competitive
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants or AFG is a source of funds allocated by congress to help maintain existing firefighting facilities and their vehicles. It is also an additional source of free grant money to provide new vehicles and equipment for the local firehouses across the United States and its territories. The majority of requests [...]
