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!

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.

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.

Bergholz VFC (Bergholz, Ohio)
AFRG-Operations
Federal Share $96,995.00
Award Total $102,100
Friday, January 16, 2009

After several years of trying to recieve this award, Bergholz VFC finally recieves this much needed funding to meet a basic need. Bergholz would like to thank the AFG for finally recognizing our dire need for this funding.

FEMA Assistance to Fire ACt Grant (AFG) - Coming soon in spring of 2009. Now is the time to prepare.  Proper preparation is key to receiving your grant money.  Please do not wait until there is no time to prepare.  We want to help you get your project funded with grant money.  Contact our office to discuss the 2009 FEMA Assistance to Fire Act Grant (AFG).

Fire Prevention Grant - AFG Fire Prevention Grant period delayed. Now is the time to think about fire prevention.  This Grant is set to open in the coming months.  Contact our office for any information.  Please do not wait until it is too late to get your Fire Prevention Grant money.

The Leesville Volunteer Fire Department in Leesville, Ohio received more grant money from FEMA with its second AFG award of 2008.  The Leesville Volunteer Fire Department had previously been awarded a grant for a vehicle.  This time, the Leesville VFD has been awarded a grant of $54,495.00 for operations with a Federal share of $52,625.00.  The announcement came in round 17 of FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant awards.  We are pleased to have helped the Leesville VFD in securing their grant money.

The Sheffield Township Fire Department in Lorain, Ohio has been awarded grant money from FEMA’s AFG program.  The total amount of the grant is $46,805.00 with the Federal share being $45,035.00.  This grant money is for operations.  The announcement came on 12-12-2008 in round 15 of AFG grant announcements.  Gatchell Grant Resources is happy to have assisted the Sheffield Township Fire Department in securing this grant money.

The Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department in Dundee, Ohio has received grant money in the form of an AFG grant.  The total grant amount is $46, 102.00 with a Federal share of $43,797.00.  The announcement of this Assistance to Firefighters Grant came in round 13 on 11-28-2008.  This grant money has been awarded to be used for operations.  We at Gatchell Grant Resources are thrilled to have been of assistance to the Wayne Township VFD.

The Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department in Huntville, Ohio was awarded grant money in round 12 of the AFG grant awards.  The grant amount is $25,000 with a federal share of $24,320.00.  This grant money will be used for operations.  The Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department will be able to put this grant money to good use.  We at Gatchell Grant Resources are thrilled to have assisted another agency in submitting a successful grant money request.