News Releases for August 2003
August 21, 2003
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Hoeven Announces $61,848 In Grants For Dahlen And Watford City
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) have released $61,848 in grant funds to the Dahlen Rural Fire Department and the Watford City Volunteer Fire Department.
The grant breaks down to $15,948 for the Dahlen Rural Fire Department and $45,900 for the Watford City Volunteer Fire Department. The grants are to be used for fire operations and firefighter safety programs in each district.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is designed as a cooperative effort between FEMA and the U.S. Congress to enhance basic fire service delivery across the United States. FEMA and the USFA expect to announce a total of approximately 7,000 grants this year. The total of all awards, when completed, will represent a $750 million investment to enhance fire and emergency medical services delivery nationwide.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments through the United States. Current information on grant requests by state is posted on the USFA website.
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