News Releases for November 2003
November 20, 2003
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Hoeven Announces $222,089 In Grants For Dwight, Hazen And Leonard 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 $222,089 in grant funds to fire departments in Dwight, Hazen and Leonard.
The grant breaks down to $132,525 for the Dwight Rural Fire Protection District; $21,817 for the Hazen Rural Fire Department; and $67,747 for the Leonard 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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