On March 26, 2010, Freeport Community Volunteer Fire Department received funding in Round 8 from the 2009 AFG Grant Year to replace 22 year old turnout gear and also a Washer Extractor and Dryer to maintain the new turnout gear as well. The total grant funding came to $51,870.00.

Congratulations to Freeport and its dedicated members. The members will have piece of mind when responding to a call with gear that will better protect them.

Portage Fire District

Portage Fire District located in Ottawa County, Oak Harbor, Ohio received their first ever AFG Grant in the Operations and Safety category in the amount of $195,074.00 on March 19, 2010. Portage Fire District will be able to purchase a Washer Extractor and Dryer which they have never owned before to keep the new turnout gear clean, which they will be purchasing with this grant funding as well. 

Also awarded in this grant was funding to replace 20 year old SCBA Airpacks along with an Accountability Systems for keeping more efficient account of the firefighters on scene. To top off this grant application, Portage Fire District also received funding to equipt each firefighter with their own individual facepieces which they did not have before.

Congratulations on your first ever AFG!!

Scio Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

After receiving their first grant in Round 4 on February 19, 2010 in the amount of $100,000 for SCBA and Individual Facepieces, Scio Volunteer Fire Department was awarded their second grant for $250,000 in Round 7 for the acquisition of a much needed Tanker which would be replacing a 1976 “homemade” tanker. After two attempts to receive funding for each of these grants which were denied in the FY 2008 AFG season, they were very fortunate to receive both grants in the 2009 FY AFG season.

Enjoy your much deserved vehicle and equipment and be safe in the process!!!!

There is finally movement in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant applications. Congratulations to all who were awarded.  Gatchell Grant Resources, LLC has been very fortunate to be able to assist numerous Fire Departments and EMS Departments with the grant application process and the successful awarding of these grants. This is a list of the fortunate departments that we were able to help:

In Round 4 on February 19, 2010 the following departments were awarded

• Canal Fulton FD (Stark County, Ohio) – In Operations and Safety Category received $43,844.00 for Training;
• East Sparta Vol. FD (Stark County, Ohio) – Received $16,100.00 for PPE Equipment in Operations and Safety;
• Jewett VFD, Inc. (Harrison County, Ohio) – Finally after a few unsuccessful attempts received $29,588.00 to replace PPE Equipment in Operations and Safety;
• Kidron VFD, Inc. (Wayne County, Ohio) – Received $200,000 for the purchase of a much needed vehicle;
• Logan County FD Station #200 – Was awarded $108,220.00 for the purchase of new PPE;
• Prairie Twp. VFD – After the second attempt, Prairie Twp. VFD was awarded $275,000.00 to be able to purchase a much needed vehicle;
• Scio, VFD, Inc. (Harrison County, Ohio) – $100,000.00 was awarded to Scio VFD, Inc. to purchase much needed PPE to help protect their members.

In Round 5 on March 5, 2010 the following Departments were awarded:

• Indian Joint Fire District (Logan County, Ohio) – received $55,000.00 to replace their old and obsolete PPE Equipment;
• Leesburg VFD – received $31,098 in the Operations and Safety category to purchase new PPE for its members;
• Moorefield Township VFD – applied for the first time in 2009 in the Operations and Safety category and was awarded swiftly in Round 5 in the amount of $24,842.00 for PPE;
• Valley City FD (Medina County, Ohio) – receives $48,100.00 for PPE in the Operations and Safety category for much needed equipment.

And most recently, in Round 6 on March 12, 2010, the following departments were awarded:

• Lakeview VFD receives $79,000.00 towards the purchase of PPE to help protect its members; and
• South Amherst FD through Operations and Safety receives a grant in the amount of $52,290.00 to help purchase PPE Equipment for the members of the fire department.

Again, congratulations to all of the fortunate departments who have been awarded to this point and good luck to all the rest who have applications still open for award.

Be sure to check back with us to see a new list of awards as they are anounced.

Congratualtions go our fire departments in 3 States:

     Beaverdam-Richland FD in Beaverdam, Oh received grant funds in amount of $20,400 from AFG for a mobile/fixed generator in Round 3 of the AFG;

     Harrisvile VFD in Harrisville, OH received grant funding for PPE totaling $47,973 in Round 2 of the AFG;

     Gettysburg Rural FD in Gettysburg, OH is a double winner receiving funding for a grass truck in Round 1 of the AFG and then also being award $37,427 towards a generator in Round 3 of the AFG, Congratulations to them!

     Bancroft Volunteer FD in West Virginia will be receiving a new hose tester, hose, and nozzels due to the assistance of the AFG awarding them $28,672 in Round 2 of the AFG; and

     Lake Dalecarlia Volunteer Fire Department in Indiania is receiving grant funds totaling $124,214 in Operations and Safety for SCBAs, a face piece tester,  hand held tac-tracker (to be used in conjunction with SCBAs), and air fill system, and a mobile fill station with two storage cylinders in Round 3 of the AFG.

      To those who have received 1199’s and/or their 10Q’s, remember, patience is a virture; the AFG award process is finally moving!

      Congratulations to all who have been awarded in these first three rounds.

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.

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!!!

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.

The Perry Volunteer Fire Department Inc, in Scio, OH has received federal grant money from FEMA.  Gatchell Grant Resources helped obtain the grant money after it was initially denied.  This grant money was awarded for the 2008 AFG grant cycle.  The Perry Volunteer Fire Department will use the $109,983.00 from FEMA for the purchase of firefighter personal protective equipment.

The Cadiz Volunteer Fire Department in Cadiz, OH has received grant money from FEMA in the form of a 2008 AFG award.  The grant was originally denied, but with help from Gatchell Grant Resources, it was reconsidered and approved.  The grant money is in the amount of $159,018.00 and will used to purchase firefighter personal protective equipment.

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.