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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) is announcing the Department of Homeland Security is accepting applications for grants through the Fire Prevention and Safety Program through October 23, 2009.
“Western New York’s first responders play an essential role in keeping our communities, families and businesses safe,” said Congressman Higgins. “I encourage local agencies to take advantage of this opportunity to apply for these federal resources which can help better protect them and the residents they serve.”
Fire Prevention and Safety grants (FP&S) are intended to help local organizations address fire prevention and safety issues with the primary goal of reaching high-risk target groups including children, seniors and firefighters. At least $28 million dollars will be made available for FP&S grants this year. FP&S is part of a larger Assistance to Firefighters program administered by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the US Fire Administration.
All applications for FP&S grants must be received by 5pm on October 23, 2009. An applicant tutorial which provides grant information and details outlining the process for preparation and submittal of competitive applications is available at www.firegrantsupport.com. Applicants with questions regarding the grants can contact the help desk between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov.
Congressman Higgins has hosted several fire grants workshops where participants are invited to learn first hand from a DHS Fire Grant Specialist how to put together a qualifying application. All applications are then submitted to DHS and go through a non-partisan, merit based review ranked by factors established by a panel of service professionals. Over the last four years, fire companies in Congressman Higgins’ district have received over $10.5 million in aid.
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