May a Grantee Use an AFG-Funded Vehicle as Collateral for a Loan?
FEMA has been answering fire grant questions. In this latest installment, FEMA addresses the issue of AFG-funded vehicles being used as loan collateral. FEMA says: … Read More
Grant News & Events
Grantee Reminder: Submit Your Semiannual Federal Financial Reports (SF-425)
Grantees that received awards on or after October 1, 2009, are required by law to submit semiannual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) (also known as Standard … Read More
What FEMA Grantees Should Know About Desk Reviews and Onsite Financial Monitoring
Getting a grant is a victory, but it’s not the finish line. After you get the grant, a new set of work comes in to … Read More
Over $14.7 Million Awarded to 62 Fire Departments in Round 3 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Awards
It’s an early Happy New Year for over 60 Fire Departments and Emergency Management Agencies nationwide. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the … Read More
Bill Introduced to Postpone FCC Mandated Narrowband Requirements
Rep. Steven Rothman (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 3430 bill into the 112th Congress, House of Representatives, on Nov. 15, 2011. The 11 lines of this short, succinct … Read More
Over $19.7 Million Awarded to 128 Fire Departments in Round 2 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Awards
Dec. 23, 2011 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the second award round for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). … Read More
Congress Approves Year-End Spending Bill
Congress Approves Year-End Spending Bill Public Safety Grant News – Congressional Fire Services Institute On Saturday, December 17, the Senate approved H.R. 2055, a $915 … Read More
Over $17.2 Million Awarded to 136 Fire Departments in Round 1 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Awards
It’s an early Christmas for 136 Fire Departments and Emergency Services Agencies across the U.S. On Dec. 16, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) … Read More
9 First Responder Grants Clients Win $1,007,818 in Round 1 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Award
Of the 136 Round 1 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP) winners announced Dec. 16, 2011, 9 were clients and grant writing training students of … Read More
Beware of CCR Fraud Scams
Some FEMA grantees have reported being contacted by individuals claiming to represent credit agencies or grant-making institutions and have solicited grantees to pay them to … Read More