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<title>Writing your SAFER Grants application </title>
<link>http://www.firegrantshelp.com/tips/403119/</link>
<description><![CDATA[To take the boredom out of reading the Program Guidance documents when applying for SAFER Grants, consider viewing the...]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 17:31:25 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Top 5 Reasons Why Applications Do Not Make it to Panel Review</title>
<author><![CDATA[From the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grants Tutorial]]></author>
<link>http://www.firegrantshelp.com/tips/283989/</link>
<description><![CDATA[There are five main reasons why Assistance to Firefighters Grants applications do not make it to panel review. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:30:01 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Remember the role of grants in firefighter safety</title>
<link>http://www.firegrantshelp.com/tips/286588/</link>
<description><![CDATA[Number 10 in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation's 16 Life Safety Initiatives is the following: "Grant programs should support the implementation of safe practices and/or mandate safe practices as an eligibility requirement." As if you needed another reason to focus on safety at your department, this should serve as notice that grant programs will increasingly focus on safety statistics when ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:18:11 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Use online grants applications when possible</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireGrantsHelp.com]]></author>
<link>http://www.firegrantshelp.com/tips/285427/</link>
<description><![CDATA[When possible, you should always utilize online applications supplied by the grant provider. Many grant programs now offer an online application which can dramatically simplify the application process. Online applications also prevent the submission of incomplete applications. Once your online application is submitted, an email confirmation receipt will follow. No need to worry about your application ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 22:33:54 UTC</pubDate>

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<title>Get another set of eyes on your grant narrative</title>
<author><![CDATA[FireGrantsHelp.com]]></author>
<link>http://www.firegrantshelp.com/tips/285425/</link>
<description><![CDATA[By preparing your grant narrative ahead of time, you allow for others to proofread your draft prior to submitting your application. Since you won't be able to make changes later, this is a key step of the process. Narratives should be clear and concise, thoroughly explaining your departments need and how funding will enhance your department's operations. Avoid pre-formatted grant narrative templates; ...]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 22:27:31 UTC</pubDate>

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