Grants for new station

[sq51kmg365]

My dept is starting to get some info on any grants that would help cover the cost of a new station. I am looking for any grants (other than the FEMA grant) that might help us.

[onebugle]

USDA Rural Development has a program. Max. award up to 75% of the project cost. Can find info at the following such as eligibility etc.:

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief_cp_grant.htm

[rjcont]

sq51kmg365,
check out this article about the stimulus funding and new fire stations.

http://www.firegrantshelp.com/news/455372/

[firebill911]

Look for some local foundations and wine and dine them and see if they like your idees, will your new station be a command center for community in a large scale disaster? This will help and will it have generator power and a designated relief center for community, you need to find ways to benefit others, have a meeting room with kitchen for non-profit organizations to meet. Lots of ideas but it will take lots of work and patience. Good luck.