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The deadline for the FY 2009 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) Grants is December 18 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. SAFER grants help departments with volunteer recruitment and retention programs as well as with hiring personnel. Make sure to get your application in on time to be considered for a grant.

 

The National Volunteer Fire Council has released several resources to help volunteer departments apply for a SAFER grant. These include a resource center of sample narratives from successful applications, as well as podcasts on how to apply for a grant. Find these resources and more at www.nvfc.org/afg. Remember to read the Program Guidance at www.firegrantsupport.com/safer thoroughly before preparing your application as changes have been made since these resources were developed.

 

The FY 2009 SAFER program has approximately $210 million available for grants. The Program Guidance, e-application, applicant tutorial, and tips for writing a successful narrative are posted on the grant’s web site at www.firegrantsupport.com/safer. The SAFER Grants are part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program and are administered by the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency.