The Safe Kids Worldwide organization offers this grant program to advance its critical mission of preventing accidental childhood injuries, a leading cause of death for children aged 14 and under. This funding specifically targets the severe risk of fire-related deaths and injuries, which ranks as the third leading cause of unintentional fatalities among children aged 1-14. Children under five are disproportionately affected, with their home fire death rate nearly double the national average. The purpose of this grant is to empower Safe Kids Worldwide to continue educating parents, caregivers, and children. Through vital preparation and simple behavior modifications, the initiative aims to prevent needless fire tragedies and enhance safety.
Opportunity ID: 53779
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-USFA-095-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Safe Kids Worldwide Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | U.S. Fire Administration-grant program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.095 — Safe Kids Worldwide |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Specialized group, Safe Kids Worldwide |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Safe Kids is a global network of grassroots organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. Their aim is to stimulate changes in attitudes, behavior and the environment. The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to the Safe Kids Worldwide organization to help address the serious high risk for fire deaths and injuries for children in this age group. Fires and burns are the 3rd leading cause of unintentional death among children aged 1-14 years. Children under 5 years of age are at the greatest risk from home fire death and injury; their death rate is nearly twice the national average. Preparation and education are key elements of preventing fire tragedies. This grant will enable Safe Kids to continue to educate parents, caregivers and children about the simple behavior modification that can prevent needless tragedies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 ASK-GMD@dhs.gov Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 53779 Full Announcement-1 -> 20_16c.pdf
Folder 53779 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2010 safe kids 3-19-10.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | FEMA Call Center (866) 927-5646 ASK-GMD@dhs.gov Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.095 | PKG00018035 | Apr 15, 2010 | May 31, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53779 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
53779 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
53779 SF424B-1.1.pdf
53779 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
53779 Other-1.1.pdf
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