Kanjorski  Announces SAFER Grant Application Period Open

WASHINGTON - Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) today announced that the application period has begun for the Department of Homeland Security's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) grants. The deadline for SAFER grant applications is 5 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2007.

Congressman Kanjorski, who has been a strong supporter of the legislation that provides funding for hiring and retaining firefighters, urges all fire companies in his Congressional District to apply for SAFER grants. The Department of Homeland Security will provide approximately $110 million in SAFER grants this year.

Fire departments can apply for SAFER grants to hire additional firefighters. State or local organizations and volunteer or combination fire departments can apply for SAFER grants for the purpose of volunteer recruitment and retention.

Applications are available through the same Web site used for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, www.firegrantsupport.com. A tutorial designed to instruct applicants about the competitive application and submission process is available on this Web site. Applicants who have questions may contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applicants can also contact Congressman Kanjorski's office at 1-800-222-2346 or 570-822-2500 for additional assistance.

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