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handle is hein.crs/goverfp0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Cogesoa7esac1evc November 6, 2024 Connecting Constituents with Federal Programs for Firefighters and Fire Departments This In Focus includes a list of selected federal agencies and programs that may support fire departments seeking funding for a variety of activities, including, but not limited to, equipment acquisitions, hiring, training, and facility construction. Some of the programs listed below focus on supporting fire departments specifically, while others may support a range of community initiatives. The programs also vary in scope and funding level. This list should not be considered comprehensive. Some programs award funds to state and local governments, which in turn may issue grant awards to other entities. Other programs make grant awards to eligible entities directly on a competitive basis. Interested applicants can contact federal agencies, state agencies, or both for information on eligibility, the application process, award cycles, and funding availability. Each program's funding availability depends on annual appropriations. Where applicable, program websites and Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers are included to provide direct access to information about each program. CFDA numbers can be used to search assistance listings for and identify potential open funding opportunities at https://grants.gov. U.S. Department of Agr culture (USDA) Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program The Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial, or business undertakings. Rural areas, including cities, villages, townships, and towns, as well as Federally Recognized Tribal Lands, with no more than 20,000 residents are eligible for this program. Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and/or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment, and pay related project expenses. Examples in the public safety area include fire departments, police stations, prisons, police vehicles, fire trucks, and public works vehicles or equipment. CFDA Number: 10.766 https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community- facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program The Community Facilities Guaranteed Loan Program provides loan guarantees to eligible lenders to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community- facilities/community-facilities-guaranteed-loan-program U.S. eneral Services Administration (G SA) GSA Office of Personal Property Management The U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Personal Property Management helps state and local agencies and nonprofits acquire surplus federal property, which may include equipment, furniture, and vehicles, among other items. https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/govemment-property- for-sale-or-lease/personal-property-for-reuse-and-sale/for- state-agencies-and-public-organizations; https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/govemment-property- for-sale-or-lease/personal-property-for-reuse-and-sale Department of Homeland Security (DH) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) This suite of programs includes the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Program (SAFER), and the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program. All three programs are competitive grants administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). AFG provides federal grants directly to local fire departments and unaffiliated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) organizations to help address a variety of equipment, training, and other firefighter-related and EMS needs. CFDA Number: 97.044 https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters SAFER provides federal grants directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations for hiring, recruiting, and retaining firefighters. CFDA Number: 97.083 https://www.fema.gov/staffing-adequate-fire-emergency- response-grants

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