- Find your state website
- Find your official publication source
- Get on the mailing lists for the state agencies
- Obtain a state directory
- Get a copy of the state budget book from your legislator
- Some states have a single application for grants
- Get to know your local legislator
- Get involved with your state trade association
- Network with other grant seekers
- Develop contacts within the departments
- Get involved in committees, workgroups and taskforces at the state level
- Network with your county board of commissioners
- Follow the Fire & EMS Safety Blog