• Monday, June 01st, 2009
The staff at Gatchell Grant Resources has finally caught their breath after the AFG marathon. Over 100 grants written and we want to thank all those Fire Chiefs and firefighters for supplying us with needed information and their patience. Now we move forward waiting for the SAFER and CEDAP grants to open. Also, in the very near future is the Stimulus Fire Station Grant. We will keep you updated as guidelines are released.
Plans have already been implemented to make the next round of grants run smoother for everyone involved.
Congratulations are in order for those departments who were awarded equipment through the State Fire Marshall’s Grant: Beaver Dam Richland Fire Department, Brown Township Fire Department, and Lawrence Township Fire Department. The following departments are receiving computers through the 2009 Fire Department Fire Reporting Grant; Jackson Township Fire Department (Jackson County), Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Lawrence Township Fire Department, and Waynesburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Brown Township in Carroll County, Ohio is one of the first recipients of funding from the Muskingum Watershed District. These funds will help with their flood mitigation project.
Grants are abounding in 2009 and we anticipate it to continue into 2010. Now is the time to prepare your grant applications.
We at Gatchell Grant Resources appreciate your trust in our abilities to help with your organization’s needs.
• Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Fire departments seeking federal grant money from FEMA in the form of Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) are able to submit applications now. The FEMA opened the application period for the AFG program yesterday, April 15, 2009. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program application period will close Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
From the FEMA official notice:
The Department of Homeland Security has posted the FY2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Guidance on the AFG Website. The application period is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Applications for these grants must be received by Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Nationally, the AFG awards, which will be distributed in phases, will ultimately provide approximately $510 million to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations throughout the country. AFG awards aim to enhance response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public with respect to fire and other hazards. The grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to purchase or receive training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
The AFG Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate in coordination with the U.S. Fire Administration.
Gatchell Grant Resources, LLC. would like to thank all of our FY 2008 AFG customers who are enjoying their new PPE, equipment, and new vehicles. We are hoping for another VERY successful 2009 fire act season! Gatchell Grant Resources was very pleased to see such a high percentage of our FY 2008 customers receiving federal grant money for their projects!
• Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Wilmont Fire and Rescue Incorporated, of Wilmont, Ohio, has received $29,378.00 in federal grant money from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. This federal grant funding will be used by the fire department for the purchase of equipment.
Gatchell Grant Resources is proud to have helped another fire department secure federal grant money from FEMA. If you need grant money for fire department purchases, contact us!
• Thursday, March 26th, 2009
The Perry Township Fire Department in Stark County, Ohio has received federal grant money in the form of a FEMA AFG grant. The Perry Township Fire Department has been awarded $62,580.00 in federal grant money to use for the purchase of PPE. Chief Martin will use this federal grant money from FEMA to keep his firefighters safe.
Does your firefighter turnout gear need replaced? Do you wonder how your department can pay for fire gear replacement? Contact Gatchell Grant Resources to discuss grant funding for fire gear purchase and grant money for fire gear maintenance contracts to keep your new fire gear in excellent condition.
• Thursday, March 26th, 2009
The Paint Township Fire Department in Mount Eaton, Ohio received federal grant money from FEMA in the form of an AFG grant. This grant money from FEMA’s AFG program will be used for fire department equipment and PPE. The Paint Township Fire Department grant money is in the amount of $42,864. This grant money will be put to good use by the Paint Township Fire Department.
If your fire department would like assistance in securing grant money for equipment, PPE, or a new fire truck, contact Gatchell Grant Resources to speak with one of our certified grant administrators.
• Monday, February 16th, 2009
The Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department in Scio, Ohio has been awarded a $32,000.00 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). This grant money from FEMA will be used for the purchase of PPE and for training. The federal share of the grant is $30,970.00. This grant was awarded for “operations and safety.” The announcement came in round 23 of FEMA’s AFG awards. We are proud that another client has received federal grant money from FEMA.
• Monday, February 16th, 2009
The Fox Township Volunteer Fire Department, Inc, Mechanicstown, Ohio, received a federal grant from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. This federal grant money will be used to purchase equipment for operations and safety. The total award is $10,280.00 and a federal share of $9766.00. The announcement came in round 23 of FEMA’s AFG grant announcements on February 6, 2009. Fox Township Volunteer Fire Department is just one of the Gatchell Grant Resources clients who received federal grant money. In the current economic climate, grant money is becoming more important as a funding source. Contact Gatchell Grant Resources to assist your department in securing grant money.
• Monday, February 16th, 2009
The Ehart York Volunteer Fire Department, Medina, OH, has received federal grant money from FEMA. The grant money is in the form of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The total award is $58,500 with federal share of $55,575.00. This federal grant money from FEMA will be used for equipment for operations and safety. The announcement came during FEMA AFG round 23 on February 6, 2009. Gatchell Grant Resources is very pleased to help another fire department obtain their federal grant money from FEMA’s AFG program.
• Monday, February 16th, 2009
The Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department, Bakersville, OH, has received grant money from FEMA for vehicle acquisition. This federal grant money was awarded under FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The total award is $80,000 with federal share of $76,760. The announcement came in FEMA’s AFG program round 23 on February 6, 2009 The Bakersville Volunteer Fire Department is another client of Gatchell Grant Resources who received a grant for a fire truck this year! The staff of Gatchell Grant Resources is very glad to have been able to assist another department in securing federal grant money.
• Monday, February 16th, 2009
FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant for 2008 finally opened for applications on February 2, 2009. The deadline date for application submission is March 6, 2009 at 5pm. Please call our office for more information on applying for this federal grant money.
More on the FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grants:
The purpose of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants is to fund fire prevention activities and to research and develop improvements to firefighter safety. Fire prevention grants are designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of deaths and injuries caused by fire and related hazards. Fire Prevention and Safety grants are separated into two “activities”. The projects that can be funded are listed below:(1) Fire Prevention and Safety: Applicants can apply for up to three projects. Public education campaigns, Smoke Alarms, Sprinkler Awareness, Code Enforcement/Awareness, Firefighter Safety, Training, Wildfire Prevention /Awareness, Arson Prevention/Awareness, Risk Assessment, General Prevention/Awareness. Applicants requesting Risk Assessments are precluded for applying for additional projects. (2) Firefighter Safety Research and Development: The purpose of this funding activity is to improve firefighter health and life safety through research and development projects. All projects must address injury outcomes or their surrogates such as firefighter fitness or health indicators.
