Grants

As our colleagues over at GovGrantsHelp.com explain, grants can be a boon for cash-strapped local government agencies looking to expand or maintain their capabilities. Under the Gov1 Grants topic, we feature funding opportunities from both governmental and private sources as well as success stories of how this hard-earned funding has enabled safer, healthier and all around more resilient communities.


Grant funding empowers local governments to create and sustain age-friendly communities
Painesville Fire Chief Tom Hummel said the powered chairs will reduce the risk of back and shoulder injuries
Philadelphia is receiving $22.4 million to pay for 72 firefighters’ salaries and benefits for three years, President Joe Biden announced
What makes it difficult to guarantee communications access to local government operations – and what technologies are available to help?
Three Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority high-rises will be outfitted with sprinklers by the summer of 2024
A majority of first responder agencies lack necessary funds for purchasing equipment and technology
An Allegany County program places trained security personnel, some active and some retired police officers, deputies and troopers, in the schools to provide security
Cyber attacks are increasing; the federal government and many states are fighting back with cybersecurity grants
Learn practical information like where to look for grants, how to create a strong application and best practices when writing your case
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
The grant, which is half of the project, will fund emergency call boxes, improve security cameras and add new fencing mesh
Learn how to access grants funding for transportation, utilities and other critical national infrastructure
Recently passed legislation promises local government leaders with new funding opportunities in the coming months … and the coming years
The IIJA provides $550 billion in new investments for transportation and utilities, among other purposes