Jerry Brant

Getting Grants

Jerry Brant is a senior grant consultant and grant writer with FireGrantsHelp and EMSGrantsHelp. He has 46 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter in west-central Pennsylvania. He is a life member of the Hope Fire Company of Northern Cambria, where he served as chief for 15 years. He is an active member of the Patton Fire Company 1 and serves as safety officer. Brant graduated from Saint Francis University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. In 2003, he was awarded a James A Johnson Fellowship by the FannieMae Foundation for his accomplishments in community development, and in 2019, he was honored as with the Leroy C Focht Sr. Memorial Award from the Central District Volunteer Fireman’s Association. He has successfully written more than $70 million in grant applications. Brant can be reached via email.

LATEST ARTICLES

AFG and SAFER funding in jeopardy

Once again we find ourselves in a situation where fire service-related programs are under attack – here’s what you can do

May 23, 2011 08:40 AM

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Important criteria for FP&S funding

Applications may be submitted until 5 p.m., on February 4

January 10, 2011 06:10 AM

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What to do if your AFG application is turned down

Here are steps you can take to gain a better understanding of why your application was turned down and to make 2011 a successful year

November 12, 2010 10:52 AM

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Build your SAFER application around national standards

Start by determining how the appropriate NFPA standard applies to your department

August 18, 2010 10:27 AM

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Video could help secure AFG, SAFER funding

The CFSI has put together a six minute video that can be used to educate elected officials on the importance of AFG and SAFER funding

August 16, 2010 11:35 AM

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Funding increase hope for AFG and SAFER 2011

The subcommittee’s bill will now be considered by the full House Appropriations Committee

July 06, 2010 10:57 AM

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How to make AFG 2010 easier for your department

Here’s a handy list of what you should cover in your application

April 27, 2010 12:19 PM

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Cuts make 2010 AFG funding more competitive

For 2010, AFG appropriation has been cut by 30 percent, making the application process even more competitive than before

April 26, 2010 12:47 PM

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Apply early for ARRA special vehicle funding

$600 million is available nationwide via the program, but applications are awarded on a first come, first serve basis

April 22, 2010 01:35 PM

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Hazmat Pipeline Grants Open

December 23, 2009 07:21 AM

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