First Responder Grants Newsletter – March 2013
Sequestration. It’s here, and it’s affecting programs and operations at all levels and in all parts of the country. The effect on grants is mixed, … Read More
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Sequestration Budget Cuts Will Not Impact Current 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Applications or Awards
Current 2012 awards and those issued in earlier years for the AFG, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), and Fire Prevention and Safety … Read More
Notification of Applicants That Applied in 2012 for Assistance to Firefighters Grants
Grants are being awarded currently to those who submitted applications in 2012 for Operations and Safety, Regional, and Vehicle grants. These grants will continue to … Read More
AFG Calendar 2013
Upcoming FEMA and fire grant events and application periods. NOTE: All information, including dates and projected application periods are subject to change. When a conference … Read More
How Does Sequestration Impact FEMA Grants?
The impact of federal sequestration will also be felt in 2013 FEMA grant programs, says Kurt Bradley, Senior Grant Consultant at First Responder Grants. However, … Read More
Federal Funding Alternative to AFG
State Administrative Agencies (SAA) apply for and administer Federal grants on behalf of their States, including FEMA Preparedness Grants. The SAA will work with eligible … Read More
Essential Information For Applicants And Awardees On The System For Award Management (SAM.gov) Registration
We understand that it is frustrating to deal with the new SAM (System for Award Management) registration system for grants, especially when it requires migrating … Read More
Important: Active SAM.GOV Accounts Required For Award Eligibility
AFG and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) award notifications are in progress, but many applicants are not eligible to receive awards until … 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