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Grant Details:
Amount: Varies
Application Due Date: April 2010 est

Description: 

2010 Guidance and Application Kit: Coming in 2010

AFG 2010 Funding : $360 Million est

Purpose: Protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and all other hazards.

Eligible Applicants

• Fire departments
• Nonaffiliated EMS organizations

Eligible applicants can submit up to 3 applications under AFG: Vehicle Acquisition, Operations & Safety and Regional Projects.

Below please find a break down of AFG priorities based on information gathered from the 2009 AFG Workshops.

1. Vehicle Acquisitions: #1 Priorities

EMS Vehicles

• Ambulance (transport unit) to support EMT-B needs and functions.
  

Fire Apparatus

2. Operations & Safety: Departments may apply for as many of the actvities below that are necessary to meet project needs.

• Training
• Equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Modifications to Facilities
• Wellness/Fitness Services

3. Regional Projects: Multiple organizations serving more than one local jurisdiction benefit directly from the activities implemented.

2009 Priority: Communications & Training

• Eligible applicants may act as a host for a regional application.
• Regional projects are designed to facilitate interoperability and efficiency among participants.
• Standardization does NOT necessarily equate to interoperability.

Other Related Resources

• DUNS Number
• U.S. Census Bureau
• The Path to Grants Success 2009
• e-Grant Application

Organization Information:
Organization: DHS Office of Grants and Training
Website: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/

Contact Information:
Contact Email: firegrants@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: 1-866-274-0960

More Information:
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/afg/