• 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, January 26th, 2009
Gatchell Grant Resources will be speaking at the Ohio Township Association Winter Conference on February 5, 2009. We will have two sessions. One session will focus on Public Safety and the other will focus on Townships, Villages and Cities.
We will be focusing a lot on the grants that will be becoming available in the very immediate future. The types of grants we are referring to are FEMA-AFG Grant for 2009, 2009 CEDAP Grant, Nature Works Grant, various infrastructure grants, Clean Ohio Grants and numerous other state, foundation and corporate grants that are set to be available in this coming year. Come learn about the programs to secure your grant money.
• Monday, January 26th, 2009
Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department (Carrollton, Ohio)
AGF-Vehicle
Federal Share $171,190.00
Award Total $180,000.00
Friday, January 16, 2009
The Carroll County Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank FEMA and AFG for this grant money to purchase a vehicle. The purchase of this fire truck would not be possible without the help of this grant money.
