• Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Sissonville, Millertown, Pocatalico and Guthrie VFD (aka Sissonvile VFD) recieves 2009 CEDAP Grant for equipment worth approximately $47,000.
This equipment will be very useful to this community due to the ruralness of the area. The grant consists of an Incident Command Package and also includes training for this equipment.
This CEDAP Grant award wil give this area a first of its kind equipment which will be availabe to all surrounding communities as well.
Sissonville VFD would like to thank the CEDAP Grant for this opportunity to further enhance our department’s capabilities.
• Saturday, January 30th, 2010
North Canton Fire Department received a CEDAP Equipment Grant with the value of this equipment equaling approximately $47,000. This package includes the actual equipment (Incident Command Package) and also training for this equipment.
North Canton Fire Department will be the only fire department in Stark County, Ohio with this type of equipment. This equipment will be a valuable asset to the County.
Fire Chief, John Bacon was extatic when he was notified of the award. Congratulations to the North Canton Fire Department on this award.
• Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010, Gettysburg Rural Fire Department, Inc. appeared on the First Round List for awards through the Assistannce to Fire Fighters Grant. Gettysburg Rural Fire Department was awarded this AFG Grant to purchase a much needed Brush Truck. This award will help to replace a 1965 hommemade brush truck. The Grant totaled $80,280.00 with the federal share equaling $76,836.00.
Congratulations to the Gettysburg Rural Fire Department and all who were awarded in this First of many rounds.
• Saturday, January 16th, 2010
For all the concern applicants out there that are wondering what is going on with the AFG Grants. Just be patient!!!!
- If you have received an 1199A and have turned it in but have not received any further information, you are not the only one.
- If you have been waiting for the 10 Questions in your email and have not received anything yet, you are not the only one.
To all of our current clients and to all of the other applicatants, be patient. If you have any questions, feel free to call us with an update or with questions.
Just remember, patience is a virtue!!!
• Saturday, January 16th, 2010
Now is the time to prepare for the 2010 AFG Assistance to Firefighter’s Grant Application. The earlier you begin to gather the required information, the more successful your grant process can be.
The AFG according to previous years is set to open within a few months with the guidelines being release one month before the application period is set to open. This only gives you a few months to gather all the information that you need.
Gatchell Grant Resources, LLC is here to help your department, Fire or EMS, to accomplish your goals and to help meet your need. Gatchell Grant Resources, LLC has had great success in writing grants for SCBA, PPE, Equipment, Physical Fitness, Training, Vehicles and many more.
Don’t delay; if you are serious about applying for this grant, now is the time to prepare. Please contact our office without delay and our company can assist you.