This Federal grant, authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), offers $210,000,000 to support fire station construction, renovation, or modification. This grant is for creating or saving jobs in economically challenged areas, aligning with ARRA’s broader economic stimulus goals. Furthermore, the initiative aims to enhance firefighter safety and improve emergency response capabilities and capacity. It seeks to achieve these crucial objectives by funding essential infrastructure projects that directly support fire departments’ operational effectiveness and community service, addressing specific needs to bolster public safety and economic recovery.
Opportunity ID: 47638
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-AFG-115-00R |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fire Station Construction Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 70 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.115 — ARRA Assistance to Firefighters AFG |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 29, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2009 Please note that the application window for this opportunity opens the week of June 8th in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant system. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2009 Please note that the application window for this opportunity opens the week of June 8th in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant system. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 09, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $210,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-Federal Fire Departments and state and local governments that fund/operate fire departments are eligible for SCG. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) (Fire) Station Construction Grants (SCG) are authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5). The total amount of funds available under the FY 2009 ARRA SCG is $210,000,000. The purpose of the FY 2009 ARRA SCG is to create or save jobs in recession-hit areas and achieve other purposes stated in ARRA, and achieve AFG goals of firefighter safety and improved response capability/capacity based on need through the construction, renovation or modification of fire stations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.firegrantsupport.com |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA AFG Help Desk, (866) 274-0960
Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
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