Grants
OTHER AREAS
Note: the following is an outline of more popular grant programs. It is not comprehensive.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM (AFG)
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Agency Sponsoring Program: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Intent of Program: Provide funding to fire departments and non-affiliated EMS departments for equipment, personal protective gear, vehicles, training, and firefighter operations and safety.
DRY HYDRANT GRANT PROGRAM
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Agency Sponsoring Program: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – Forestry Bureau
Intent of Program: Provide funding to fire departments to install hydrants in bodies of water such as farm ponds, gravel pits, lakes, etc. to be used as a source of water for fighting fires in areas void of adequate water supplies. Grant funds can be used for the purchase of dry hydrant equipment, installation, training and education on the use of dry hydrants.