Here are some helpful resources to make it easy for your fire department to apply for a Homeland Security Grant. Much of this information can be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s website on their page for first responders.

1.  Visit http://www.dhs.gov/xgovt/grants/index.shtm and click on your state for your homeland security contact and information on the allocations offered. Your contact may be able to offer practical information on the frequency of allowances as well as tips on how to better your chances of receiving a grant.

2.  Check the different types of available grants for firefighters at http://www.firegrantsupport.com/.  There are a number of grants to assist stations in safety and communication. Another list of available grants and assistance programs can be found at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/grant.shtm.

3.  Apply for your grant. Follow the steps at https://portal.fema.gov/famsVuWeb/home to apply online. Be sure to note that your time expires thirty minutes after you begin the application.

Questions regarding the Fire Prevention & Safety Grants can be directed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) AFG Program staff at 1-866-274-0960 or e-mail firegrants@dhs.gov.

If you have already received a grant and are looking for the right radios to purchase for your station, visit our firefighters page.