NVFC Asks House and Senate Appropriators to Mainta Comment (0)
Date Posted: Jun 03 2009
NVFC Asks House and Senate Appropriators to Maintain Funding for AFG and SAFER.On June 2, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) sent letters to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Subcommittees on Homeland Security Appropriations, asking them not to reduce FY 2010 funding Full News

DHS - $34 Million in FY 2009 Emergency Operations Comment (0)
Date Posted: Jan 18 2009
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today opened the application period for approximately $34 million under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) Grant Program. These grants are intended to improve state, local and tribal emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure and interoperable Emergency Operations Centers. Full News

Grant Agreements and Award Amounts Available Janua Comment (0)
Date Posted: Dec 30 2008
One of the premier pieces of legislation passed during the recent General Assembly Session was a five year Grant Program for Fire and EMS responder organizations. This legislation was developed to provide the necessary funding that is needed for Responder organizations to continue to provide the delivery of emergency services to their communities. Full News

CEDAP Grant Period Now Open Comment (0)
Date Posted: Jun 01 2008
The application period for the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) is open until June 30. The CEDAP is an important component of the Department of Homeland Security’s preparedness efforts. The program aids smaller jurisdictions and eligible urban areas by directly transferring specialized commercial equipment, equipment training, and equipment technical assistance to enhance regional response capabilities. FY 2008 funding is valued at $16 million. Full News

Reminder: SAFER Applications Due June 27 Comment (0)
Date Posted: May 22 2008
The Department of Homeland Security will accept applications for the FY 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant through 5:00 pm EDT on June 27. Full News

DHS announces significant changes in 2008 Grant Gu Comment (0)
Date Posted: Mar 21 2008
On February 1st, The Department of Homeland Security announced its 2008
Homeland Security Grant Guidance. These Guidance documents indicate a set of
significant changes in focus and funding for 14 programs that provide over $3
Billion in grants to bolster national preparedness and protect critical
infrastructure.
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Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicles to be awarded Comment (0)
Date Posted: Dec 25 2007
Operation Ranger Program Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicles to be awarded in 2008. Purpose: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC) is pleased to announce that
it is now accepting applications for versatile Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility
vehicles to be awarded in 2008 through its Operation Ranger donation program to assist America's emergency first responders. Full News

It's Not Too Late! Fiscal Year 2007 Fire Preventi Comment (0)
Date Posted: Nov 18 2007
There is still time to submit an application for the Department of Homeland
Security, FY 07 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants! Applications for these
grants must be received by November 30, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time Full News

DHS Announces Grants for National Preparedness Tra Comment (0)
Date Posted: Oct 05 2007
DHS Announces Grants for National Preparedness Training Initiatives. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the awarding of
grant money under two programs that strengthen the coordinated training
efforts of Homeland security preparedness.
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Pennsylvania's farm safety & occupational health g Comment (0)
Date Posted: Sep 13 2007
The stated purpose of the Farm Safety and Occupational Health (FSOH) Grant Program is “to fund projects which will increase the knowledge and awareness of farm safety measures and occupational health issues in Pennsylvania, in particular, among the youth of rural Pennsylvania Full News