News Releases for November 2003
November 7, 2003
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Hoeven Announces $150,147 In Grants For Gwinner And Wimbledon Fire Departments
BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the United States Fire Administration (USFA) have released $150,147 in grant funds to fire departments in Gwinner and Wimbledon.
The grant breaks down to $22,950 for the Gwinner Fire Department and $127,197 to the Wimbledon Fire Protection District 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 EMS 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. Future grant recipients will be listed as the awards are made.
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