Rural Emergency Responders Initiative

Grant Details:
Application Due Date: 09/30/2012

Description: 

The Rural Development, through its community facilities program, provides funding for the Rural Emergency Responders Initiative to specifically strengthen the ability of rural communities to respond to local emergencies. The community facilities program funds are used to support rural emergency responder efforts by financing needed equipment and services. These funds are available to public bodies, non-profit organizations, and recognized Indian tribes.

Purchase or Construction includes:

- Jail

- Fire Trucks

- Fire Department Buildings

- Police Stations

- Multi Service Buildings FRPS

- Mobile Communications Center

- Civil Defense Buildings

- Rescue and Ambulance Service Buildings

- Rescue and Ambulance and Equipment

- Service Communications Centers

- Architectural & Engineering fees, right of way and easements

Eligiblity:

Community Programs provides grants to assist in the development of essential community facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 in population. Grants are authorized on a graduated scale. Applicants located in small communities with low populations and low incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants.

USDA Program Link

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Website: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome

Contact Information:
Contact Phone: (800)670-6553

More Information:
http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=727