Call for Applications
Continuing Training Grants
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: July 3, 2012
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting grants for its Continuing Training Grant program, which provides funds to develop and deliver training needed to further the National Preparedness Goal. The 2012 training focus areas include whole-community planning, cybersecurity, and terrorist attacks on multiple targets. Training must target a national audience. Government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and nonprofit higher education institutions are eligible. For complete details, including how to apply, visit the grant website.
Call for Applications
Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Deadline: July 6, 2012
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications for its Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. AFG grants are available to help firefighters and other first responders purchase equipment, vehicles, training, and other needed resources. For full grant information, application guidance, and a list of items eligible to be purchased using grant funds, visit the FEMA grant website.
Call for Entries
IAEM Global Awards Competition
International Association of Emergency Managers
Deadline: August 15, 2012
The International Association of Emergency Managers is accepting entries into its 2012 Global Awards Competition. Awards will be given in four categories—Business and Industry Preparedness, Public/Private Partnerships in Preparedness, Public Awareness, and Technology and Innovation. More on each category, entry guidelines, and an entry form can be downloaded from the competition website.