Application Period Opens For Fire Prevention And Safety Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today the opening of the application period for the 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants Program. Under the FY 2007, approximately $27 million will be available to fire departments and other eligible organizations to reduce losses from fire and fire-related hazards.
(Media-Newswire.com) - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) announced today the opening of the application period for the 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety ( FP&S ) Grants Program. Under the FY 2007, approximately $27 million will be available to fire departments and other eligible organizations to reduce losses from fire and fire-related hazards.
The application period for awards under the FP&S Grants Program opens today, October 22, 2007 and closes on November 30, 2007. The application kit will be made available today at: www.firegrantsupport.com and at www.grants.gov. Actual awards will be made at a later date.
FP&S projects focus on preventing fire-related injuries to children, seniors, firefighters, and other high-risk groups. FP&S also supports innovative fire prevention solutions and research on improving firefighter health and safety.
FP&S awards support projects in two categories:
Fire Prevention and Safety, such as public education, arson prevention/awareness, code enforcement/awareness, wildfire prevention/education, juvenile fire setter intervention, burn prevention, media/PR campaigns, sprinkler awareness, or smoke alarm distribution.
Firefighter Safety Research and Development, such as data collection and analysis projects; sociological projects and problem-focused technology studies that address firefighter safety, wellness, fitness, or health. FP&S is part of FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant ( AFG ) program, which is a key component in a comprehensive and coordinated effort to strengthen the Nation's overall level of preparedness and ability to respond to fire and fire-related hazards. For additional information on the Fire Prevention and Safety ( FP&S ) and Assistance to Firefighters Grant ( AFG ) programs, see the Website at www.firegrantsupport.com.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
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