Fire equipment grants and fire prevention grants
November is a good month to try for fire grants. Here are the 2 you need to check out.
FY2016 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
America’s Largest Fire Grant Program
2,500 awards projected to protect Firefighters, EMS and the public against fire hazards. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.
Deadline: November 18, 2016
FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program
Funding for Fire Prevention, Preparedness & Control Efforts
FM Global offers fire grants to organizations working to combat fire. Through their Fire Prevention Grant Program, fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local, and community organizations are eligible.
Deadline: November 30, 2016