FEMA and AFG Seals 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) - APPLICANT TUTORIAL Image depicting a hand filling out a document and various fire scenes.
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Tutorial Contents
The applicant tutorial will provide you with valuable grant program information and walk you through the online application process. The sections of the tutorial are listed below. You can view the tutorial from beginning to end, or you can choose which sections you wish to review by clicking on the section titles.

Introduction and Program Overview
Introduction and Program Overview [ 8 Pages ]
First Time Viewers - It is highly recommended you start here.


Section I. Program Guidance
This section will highlight key information contained within the 2008 AFG Program Guidance.

Eligible and Ineligible Organizations [ 6 Pages ]
Grantee Responsibilities [ 9 Pages ]
Grant Program Areas [ 4 Pages ]
Application Information [ 11 Pages ]

Fire Department Activities
     Operations & Safety [ 3 Pages ]
            Training [ 3 Pages ]
            Equipment Acquisition [ 7 Pages ]
            Personal Protective Equipment [ 4 Pages ]
            Wellness & Fitness [ 3 Pages ]
            Modifications to Facilities [ 4 Pages ]
     Vehicle Acquisition [ 9 Pages ]

Nonaffiliatd EMS Organization Activities
     Operations & Safety [ 3 Pages ]
            Training [ 6 Pages ]
            Equipment Acquisition [ 4 Pages ]
            Personal Protective Equipment [ 4 Pages ]
            Wellness & Fitness [ 3 Pages ]
            Modifications to Facilities [ 4 Pages ]
     Vehicle Acquisition [ 8 Pages ]

Regional Projects [ 6 Pages ]

Section II. Application Tutorial
This section will guide you through the online application process.

Login & EIN Verification [ 10 Pages ]
Status [ 4 Pages ]
Overview [ 6 Pages ]
Contact Information [ 4 Pages ]
Applicant Information [ 17 Pages ]

Fire Department Applicant
     Department Characteristics (I) [ 10 Pages ]
     Department Characteristics (II) [ 7 Pages ]
     Department Call Volume [ 4 Pages ]
     Request Information [ 13 Pages ]
     Request Details
            Vehicle Acquisition [ 13 Pages ]
            Operations & Safety [ 5 Pages ]
                   Equipment Acquisition [ 7 Pages ]
                   Modifications to Facilities [ 8 Pages ]
                   Personal Protective Equipment [ 5 Pages ]
                   Training [ 6 Pages ]
                   Wellness & Fitness [ 8 Pages ]
            Example 1 - Budget Development Process [ 12 Pages ]
                This section will provide an example of the budget development process for the
                modifications to facilities, training, and wellness and fitness activities.
            Example 2 - Budget Development Process [ 16 Pages ]
                This section will provide an example of the budget development process for the vehicle
                acquisition, equipment, and PPE activities.


Nonaffiliated EMS Applicant
     Department Characteristics (I) [ 9 Pages ]
     Department Characteristics (II) [ 7 Pages ]
     Department Call Volume [ 4 Pages ]
     Request Information [ 12 Pages ]
     Request Details
            Vehicle Acquisition [ 10 Pages ]
            Operations & Safety [ 5 Pages ]
                   Equipment Acquisition [ 9 Pages ]
                   Modifications to Facilities [ 8 Pages ]
                   Personal Protective Equipment [ 5 Pages ]
                   Training [ 6 Pages ]
                   Wellness & Fitness [ 7 Pages ]
            Example 1 - Request Process [ 12 Pages ]
            This section will provide an example of the budget development process for the
                modifications to facilities, training, and wellness and fitness activities.
            Example 2 - Request Process [ 15 Pages ]
                This section will provide an example of the budget development process fo  the vehicle
                acquisition, equipment, and PPE activities.

Budget [ 5 Pages ]
Narrative [ 14 Pages ]
Assurances & Certifications [ 4 Pages ]
Review Application [ 4 Pages ]
Submit Application [ 4 Pages ]

Section III. Important Information
This section will provide you with new information for 2008 and helpful tips for submitting a successful grant application.
 
Tutorial Length
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More Information
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