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FireRescue1’s Fire Grants section provides a comprehensive database of grants, news, information and resources to help firefighters identify and secure available grant funding.


The former Blackberry fire chief collected grant funds and failed to deliver gear from a company he failed to disclose that he owned
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Grand Rapids’ new firehouse will be located in the city’s Third Ward where firefighting resources are spread thin
A county-wide effort results in a $4.3 million SAFER grant to fund recruitment and training of 500 additional volunteer firefighters
HHS, CDC commit opioid funding grant money to public health based models for combating the crisis
The city said it needs to make up an anticipated increase in the 2018 budget caused by the firefighters who are being paid for by a SAFER grant
Use this expert guide to help you apply for and win AFG funding for your communications project
You must complete an Environmental and Historical Preservation review for AFG awards to ensure reimbursement
The legislation reauthorizes the AFG, SAFER and FP&S grant programs through 2023
City officials said the grant will help supplement its public safety levy funds voters approved this past November
The grant funds 75 percent of 30 firefighters’ salaries and benefits during the first and second year, and 35 percent in the third year
The Allegheny Mountain Firefighters Initiative has been recruiting volunteer firefighters since 2013
Clearly outline how new TIC technology will benefit fire operation, firefighter safety and nearby fire departments in your grant application
Nurtured connections in the grant funding organizations are advocates for fire and EMS proposals
Make your grant application stand out from the pack and secure foundation funding for your EMS organization or fire department
Fire Chief John Sinclair said purchases made with the grant “improved their safety and helped improve regional interoperability between local fire departments.”
The department now has enough vests and helmets for a full shift of seven firefighters and paramedics
All fire and EMS agencies need a DUNS number – a unique, free identifier – to bid on government contracts or apply for government grants
AFG grant funding for SCBA is the best route for fire departments to replace allocation of SCBA packs and spare cylinders
Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
The 2017 U.S. government federal spending plan also sustains USFA funding and increases allocation for Urban Area Security Initiative and the USAR system
The funds will be used to purchase wildland gear, equipment and all-terrain and utility vehicles
Sustainment of a project beyond the period of grant funding is a sign of a wise investment for a project funder
The grant programs are currently authorized through the end of the current fiscal year
While not specifically seeking to eliminate or reduce grant funding, the president’s budget is not specific enough to rule out either
Quality writing, demonstrated need and staying within the financial parameters are critical in determining whether or not your agency wins an award
The proposed budget keeps fire grants at the 2016 level, but slashes other federal programs that aid fire and EMS
Federal Fire Prevention and Safety grants are extremely competitive; look to outside sources to help fund your programs
Here are four of the most common mistakes in public safety grant writing and how to avoid making them
The application period began last week for jobs that could last until December
Many of the grant recipients said the money would be used to purchase educational materials, safety equipment and community outreach