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Permalink Reply by Ringold15 on September 23, 2011 at 12:57pm

Contact your local incedent managment cordinator he should be able to help you file for grants, also you could check online the fed. gov. always has grants out there you just got to do some digging.

Good luck and be safe

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Permalink Reply by Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd on September 23, 2011 at 5:11pm

Dave, Sorry that this is the last day to apply for the grant but you need to file this away for the next grant cycle. These homeland security grants are aimed at helping folks out like you. Do the research and be prepared for the next go around. This includes understanding and knowing how to fill out all the necessary paperwork. My suggestion to you is to find out who did receive the grants and make contact with them to ensure that you too have the same kind of success for your department and community. Stay safe, CBz AFG APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 BY 5:00 P.M. EST THIS is the FINAL DAY of the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application period. Applications are due by 5:00 P.M. EST TODAY, September 23, 2011. Make sure you review your application thoroughly. Get another person to review it for accuracy. SUBMIT IT BY 5:00 P.M. EST.   APPLICATION CHECKLIST   Follow these helpful steps as you finalize your application. A DUNS Number is required for your application Obtain a DUNS number by calling 1-866-705-5711 Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System Registration (optional) Successful grantees will be required to register in the CCR. We recommend that you do it now in case you receive an award Visit https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx to register Needs Assessment  Conducting a needs assessment will help you determine and justify your requested items/activities and costs Research and Collect Information Determine the quantity and costs of the items/activities you are requesting assistance for Application Completion Enter the information required in the online application Make sure the information you entered is correct and that your narratives are detailed Application Review Print your application section by section and have someone else review it for errors and inconsistencies. You will not be able to make any changes to your application after you submit it, so use this review to make your application is the best it can be. Application Submission Once you are satisfied that your application is complete and accurate, submit it electronically. Print your submission confirmation and record your application number for future reference.    NEED HELP SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION?   Call or email the Help Desk: 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Alan Rufer on September 24, 2011 at 11:05am

David, you definately need to look at local, state, and DNR grants as well as the FEMA AFG grants located here http://www.fema.gov/firegrants/afggrants/index.shtm unfortunately the AFG grants have passed for this year but you should begin thinking about next year as they tend to change the priorities from year to year.

 

Best of luck to you and your department.

Al

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