COVID-19 Fire and EMS Grants Announced; Rules Revised

The Office of State Fire Commissioner will be awarding $50 million in grants to volunteer and paid departments under Act 26 of 2020, which provides COVID-19 funding for fire and EMS. The list of awardees is available here. These one-time grants are funded by the state using the federal CARES Act.  In addition, grant guidance […]

FEMA Now Accepting Applications for Supplemental Firefighter Grant 

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing a second opportunity for both volunteer and combination volunteer/paid fire departments to apply for $31 million in funding under the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. FEMA will directly award funding for personal protective equipment and other supplies to support […]

DEP Offers Grants for Diesel Vehicles

The state Department of Environmental Protection has two funding opportunities for diesel vehicles through the Driving PA Forward Initiative. Townships are eligible to apply for these programs.  The Truck and Bus Fleet Grant Program is accepting applications for projects to replace or repower eligible diesel-powered […]

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