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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program now underway
The Department of Homeland Security has published the notice for the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The distribution of grants has been held up by the delayed posting. Typically, fire departments began receiving awards announcements as early as June.
The Grants Ballgame: You Can't Win, If You Don't Play
Many departments, and particularly volunteer departments, fight a continuous and ongoing battle in funding their existence. Shrinking tax bases, poor economies and swings from the budget axe take their toll on all departments daily and have become the norm, instead of an occasional problem area.
Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Uses Low-Cost Bond Financing to Build a New State-of-the-Art Firehouse
What if I told you that for your new capital projects, you could borrow millions with an interest rate under 4.0%? And further, that you would be able to obtain sales tax and mortgage tax savings or exemptions in connection with your capital project?
Follow the Rules for AFG Success
The number one reason why AFG applications are denied prior to peer review is failure to follow the rules. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently released 59 pages of instructions in the form of the guidance document, in addition to the regional workshops that were recently completed.
Getting Funded: It's All About Risk
With the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program application period now closed, it will be fascinating to see the number of applications filed this year. Considering everybody was allowed to apply for a vehicle this time around, the statistics should make interesting reading.
Government Resources for Firefighter PPE – Part 1
Calif. firefighters get thermal-imaging cameras
The ICE Age Cometh
Tell and Sell Your Story: How a Well-Planned Narrative Can Give You the Edge
Competing for grant dollars in the current homeland security climate is both an opportunity and a challenge.
AFG application dates announced on FEMA web site
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