This grant is for the purpose of supporting Safe Kids Worldwide in their mission to prevent accidental childhood injury, particularly focusing on the serious risk of fire-related deaths and injuries among children. Fires and burns are the third leading cause of unintentional death for children aged 1-14, with those under five facing nearly double the national average death rate. The funding will enable Safe Kids Worldwide to continue educating parents, caregivers, and children about crucial behavior modifications and preparedness strategies. This initiative aims to stimulate significant changes in attitudes, behavior, and environmental factors, ultimately preventing needless tragedies and safeguarding young lives from fire hazards.
Opportunity ID: 47000
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-USFA-095-2083 |
| 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 23, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2009 |
| 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: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
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