Friday, June 20, 2008

Only Eight Days Remain In 2008 Safer Application Period

June 20, 2008 - The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program Office is reminding fire departments and state or local organizations that represent the interest of volunteer firefighters that one week remains in the SAFER application period. The application period for SAFER began May 27, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will end 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on June 27, 2008. If you have started an application, please be sure to complete it and submit it before the deadline. All applications must be submitted to be considered for a grant award (click on the submit button in the online application). Once an application is submitted electronically, an automatic notification via e-mail will be sent to you indicating that we have received it.

The AFG Program Office makes available competitive grants for the hiring of firefighters or the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. SAFER applications are automated and accessible via the AFG Website: www.firegrantsupport.com.


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