House Judiciary Committee Approves The Honoring Hometown Heroes Act
On May 3, 2017, the House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 1892, the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act, by voice vote. The legislation, which was introduced by … Read More
Public Safety Grant News
Congress Approves Fiscal Year 2017 Spending Package
Congress has approved H.R. 244, an omnibus spending bill to fund programs and activities of the federal government for the remainder of the current fiscal … Read More
It’s the Data: 5 Stats Sources for Your Next Grant Application
An effective, competitive grant application is supported by solid facts and data. But where do you find all those stats and figures? Full story »
New Hazard Mitigation Assistance Information Available
Hazard mitigation projects that reduce the impacts of flood and drought conditions include aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), flood diversion and storage (FDS), and floodplain … Read More
FEMA Announces Selection of Hazard Mitigation Assistance External Stakeholder Working Group Members
The FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) team is excited to introduce the 2017 External Stakeholder Working Group (ESWG). Please join us in welcoming the 2017 … Read More
Application Period for the FY2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants Is Underway
Fire Grant News – FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) The FY2016 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant application period is underway and … Read More
Congress Approves Continuing Resolution (CFSI)
From Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) On Wednesday, September 28th, both the House and Senate approved H.R. 5325, a 10-week continuing resolution funding the federal … Read More
FY16 Flood Mitigation Assistance and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Subapplication Status Announced
FY16 Grant Application Cycle Announcement On August 30, 2016, FEMA announced the fiscal year 2016 (FY16) planning and projects “identified for further review” to potentially … Read More
3 First Responder Grants Students and Clients Win Round 12 AFG Fire Grants
Of the 234 Round 12 FY2015 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) winners announced Aug. 26, 2016, three were First Responder Grants clients and students. The … Read More
FEMA releases new HMGP factsheet on the Additional 5 percent Initiative
Using HMGP to enhance disaster resilience related to building codes Download these new HMGP resources today! The Additional 5 percent Initiative is funding that has … Read More