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 sources of Federal funding as well as other new and innovative funding sources not discussed in previous editions.
The USFA Funding Alternatives manual can be read online using the preceding link or may be downloaded free of charge (PDF 3.7 MB) from the USFA Website. Some topics covered:
- Chapter 3: Writing an Effective Grant Proposal
- Chapter 4: Local Revenue and Funding Alternatives
- Chapter 5: State Funding for Emergency Medical Services
- Chapter 6: Federal Funding for Emergency Medical Services and Fire Agencies
- Chapter 7: Foundations and Corporate Grants
- Appendix A: Successful Grant Application Example
Download the manual: Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire Services