Grantees: When to Use the “Return of Funds” Form
All AFG grantees must return any grant funds to FEMA (plus interest earned on federal funds) that were requested and deposited into the organization’s bank … Read More
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Start Preparing for FY2013 AFG Now
Public Safety Grant News and Tips by Kurt Bradley, Certified Grants Consultant If you are like most Fire/EMS agencies who applied to the 2012 Assistance … Read More
Start Your Department’s Financial Planning, NOW!
Public Safety Grant News and Tips by Kurt Bradley, Certified Grants Consultant The end of the year is in sight, and you should begin planning … Read More
The 5 W’s of Successful Grant Writing
The Fund Finder News, by Kurt Bradley, Certified Grants Consultant Writing and composing a strong grant application is not difficult if you understand that the … Read More
FEMA Grant Applicants: Get Bid Specifications Ready Early
Review your grant application’s requirements and get your bid specifications ready now. If you receive an award, this early preparation will help you to implement … Read More
Updated USFA Manual on Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire Services
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) recently published the 2012 update of the publication, Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire Services. This updated document includes … 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
VFDs and the TEAM Sport of Grantsmanship
Public Safety Grant News and Tips by Kurt Bradley, Certified Grants Consultant In the current economic climate, Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) are besieged by budget … Read More
The Grants Ballgame: You Can’t Win, If You Don’t Play
The Fund Finder News, by Kurt Bradley, Certified Grants Consultant Strategy Is Crucial for Grant Success Many departments, and particularly volunteer departments, fight a continuous … Read More
Getting Started with Public Safety Grants
Public Safety Grant News and Tips by Kurt Bradley, Certified Grants Consultant If your agency is flush with funding dollars, you can stop reading now. … Read More