Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program Deadline

Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program

Application Deadline: Jan. 12, 2007, 5 p.m. EST

Public Safety Grants:

Before You Apply, Go through the FP&S Applicant Tutorial »

Kurt says: "If you haven't already gone through the FP&S Applicant Tutorial, stop now and go through it! Before applying for FP&S, make sure that you understand how this year's program is different from last year's. Also, this year's tutorial is much more comprehensive than previous efforts, and every applicant can benefit from taking the time to go through the tutorial.

Note from FEMA – "An advantage will be given to applicants whose goal is the prevention of injury to children due to the emphasis placed on this in the authorizing legislation"

National, regional, State, local, or community organizations (including fire departments) that are recognized for their experience and expertise in fire prevention or safety programs and activities are eligible

Easier application: fire rescue departments can apply directly for these funds using a guided online application process

Free services of grant consultants to assist you throughout the application process **

Cost share requirement for fire departments participating in this grant. The matching dollar requirement is the same as for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant: 5-10-20%, depending upon your population. See the Program Guidance for more information »

Additionally, there is new, stronger language in the Program Guidance regarding the need to have conducted and documented a proper "formal or informal risk assessment" or "vulnerability assessment". Those applications that do not include a proper risk assessment will undoubtedly be denied.

For full details, eligibility requirements and application guidelines, go to the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program homepage »

Application Deadline: Jan. 12, 2007, 5 p.m. EST

Sponsor:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), US Fire Administration (USFA), Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

What is it?

The Fire Prevention and Safety Grants fund projects related specifically to fire prevention. Fire departments as well as national, regional, state or local organizations with expertise in fire prevention are eligible to apply for these grants.

The program's primary goal is to reach the identified high-risk target groups including children 14 years old and under, seniors over the age of 65 and firefighters. Under authorizing statute, the emphasis for these grants is the prevention of fire related injuries to children.

This program is a separate part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program that will award over $550 million to firefighters this year to help local fire departments purchase equipment, fund health and safety programs, enhance emergency medical services programs, and conduct fire prevention and safety programs.

Fire departments that have received or applied for training, equipment, vehicles, etc. under the FY 2006 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program are eligible to apply for the fire prevention grants in this application period. However, funding to any organization is limited to a maximum $1,000,000 Federal share per program year according to your population. If a fire department received funding through the FY 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, the total of that award plus the FY 2006 Fire Prevention grant cannot exceed your maximum allowable Federal share amount according to your population.

Links to help with your Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program application: ***

Fire Safety Trailer for Hazard FD, Kentucky The Hazard FD, Kentucky, won this new Surrey Fire Prevention Trailer under the 2005 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant program. Now they have a way to teach fire safety to the community's children. What would you do with your Fire Prevention & Safety grant award? Contact Kurt Bradley for free help with your grant application




• Grant Training from CHIEF Grants


• CHIEF Grants Grant Resources


• Kurt's Tips for a Stronger FP&S Narrative


• USFA Report: Nearly 5,000 Children and Seniors Injured or Killed in Residential Fires in United States



• Online Application


• Program Guidance (from USFA-FEMA)


• Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program Homepage


• FAQ (from USFA-FEMA)


• US Fire Administration (USFA)


• Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP, from ODP, DHS)



• Get a DUNS Number (from 10/1/2003, all Federal grantees MUST obtain a DUNS number)


• OMB Circulars