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The Fund Finder News Archives 2005

Grant News & Commentary by Kurt Bradley, CHIEF Grants Consultant

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"Top 10 Fund Finders of 2005"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 44, Dec. 30, 2005
From CEDAP to AFGP, funding a new station to homeownership for public safety officers, here are our top 10 articles of the year... Read more »

"Failure to Plan is a Plan for Failure"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 43, Dec. 2, 2005
It seems like the 2005 grants season was just beginning a few weeks ago - but 2006 grants will be on us sooner than you think. Don't let it hit you without a strategy. Planning is essential for a successful 2006 grants year... Read more »

"Own a Home with the HUD Officer/ Firefighter/ EMT Next Door Program" - The Fund Finder News

Issue 42, Nov. 18, 2005
With home prices going up, how can fulltime but underpaid cops, firefighters and EMTs possibly become homeowners? The federal government has a program that can make a home a reality for you and your family... Read more »

"About CEDAP (Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program)"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 41, Nov. 4, 2005
Something for nothing? Smaller departments can get just that, thanks to a direct assistance program from the Department of Homeland Security... Read more »

"Federalizing Disaster Response"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 40, Oct. 21, 2005
Kurt offers commentary on a recent speech by Florida governor Jeb Bush, on response plans and emergency management. What makes a successful plan, and how can it be further improved?... Read more »

"DHS Reversal: Departments Can Keep 10-Codes"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 39, Oct. 7, 2005
While departments no longer have to drop 10-Codes for plain speech to be NIMS-compliant, focusing on plain speech instead of our old familiars is still the way to go... Read more »

"Local Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement Agencies Need to Drop Usage of Ten-Codes to be NIMS Compliant"5

The Fund Finder News - Issue 38, Sept. 23, 200
Regardless of our own personal sentiments, time-honored traditions and reluctance to change, we all know that change is inevitable. DHS is making that abundantly clear with a recent release about 10-codes and NIMS compliance... Read more »

"In The Aftermath of Katrina, Will Funding Levels Be Affected?"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 37, Sept. 9, 2005
Will what has happened in New Orleans affect the level of funding for DHS and other grants?... Read more »

"They Reduced My Grant, What Now?"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 36, Aug. 26, 2005
Have you ever received a message from a funding provider asking you to accept a reduced amount from what you originally asked for? What's up with that? What do you do?... Read more »

"The Eagle Has Landed: First-Round AFGP Winners Announced (Finally)"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 35, Aug. 19, 2005
After weeks of delays, official first-round AFGP award announcements were published today. Here are the winners... Read more »

"Understanding CEDAP (Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program)"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 34, Aug. 12, 2005
Unable to tap into the Urban Areas Security Initiatives (UASI) grant program? This new DHS program just may be the in you need... Read more »

Why Are You Not Applying for Grants?"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 33, July 29, 2005
Did you know that every year over $65 billion in grant funding is available to public safety agencies? Then why is it that agencies are always saying, "No, we didn't apply for any grants this year"?... Read more »

"The Politics of Grants"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 32, July 15, 2005
Whoa! Hold on! We can already hear you screaming at the top of your lungs, "Politics has no place in public safety!" We couldn't agree more, but like it or not, politics is here to stay. Here's how to put it to work for your agency's funding.... Read more »

"Don't Forget to Say 'Thank You for AFGP'"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 31, July 1, 2005
The Office of Domestic Preparedness will soon start awarding close to $700 million in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). We should all take a moment to praise and thank our congressional representatives who continue to fund this program, year after year. We'll even help you write the letter... Read more »

"Justifying Need"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 30, June 17, 2005
Simply stating that your community or agency has a problem, or "need", is not sufficient justification to gain a funding award for most grants in this day and age. How do you justify that need, and get the grant?... Read more »

"Fire/EMS: From Wait-and-See to Get-the-Grant"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 29, June 3, 2005
Some of 2005's major grant programs may be reviewing your applications, but more big Fire and EMS grants are on the horizon. Here's how you can turn wait-and-see time into get-the-grant time for these funding opportunities... Read more »

"How to Stretch Budget Dollars Into Successful Grant Writing"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 28, May 20, 2005
Are you visiting CHIEF Grants because the "budget axe" has left your department without the money it needs for equipment and training? Here's what you can do to make do... Read more »

"Here We Grow Again!"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 27, May 6, 2005
The demand for our services has grown – a good problem to have – but it had gone past the levels of what one person could handle. To make sure we could keep up the level and quality of service you have become accustomed to, we at CHIEF Grants have undertaken a major expansion of our services to you, our loyal and valued customers... Read more »

"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 2005 AFGP"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 26, April 22, 2005
50 sets of SCBA gear. "Grant teams". $30,000 in turnouts... and a $1500 DVD player. You name it, we saw it during the 2005 AFGP application round. Here's a roundup of the good, the bad and the ugly, and what each means to all your grant-writing efforts... Read more »

"How Can We Fund a New Station?"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 25, April 8, 2005
Trying to fund a new station or other building? You'll be on your own dime, explains Kurt. Here's how that's going to work for you... Read more »

"If They Don't Know It's Broke, They Can't Fix It!"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 24, March 25, 2005
Getting the equipment you need is sometimes as simple as making a few phone calls. Here's how one small department got what it needed... Read more »

"Who Should Take the NIMS Intro Course?"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 23, March 11, 2005
This is required reading for your NIMS efforts! FEMA outlines which personnel at the Executive, Managerial and Responder levels need to take the free IS-700 NIMS Introductory Course during FY 2005... Read more »

"What Separates the Winners from the Losers in Grants?"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 22, February 25, 2005
Many departments, particularly volunteer departments, fight an ongoing battle in funding their existence. How can you get the grants that are one of your best weapons in this never-ending struggle?... Read more »

"How to Convince City Hall: Professional Grant Writing Training Is Worth Every Penny"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 21, February 11, 2005
There is an old adage that says, you get what you pay for. This statement rings especially true in grant writing. The value of formal training and professional instruction in grant writing cannot be emphasized enough. But how do you convince your local officials?... Read more »

"Law Enforcement Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Open Now"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 20, January 28, 2005
The Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) grant program is currently open and accepting applications. Apply by Mar. 10 for body armor funding!... Read more »

"Start 2005 with Professional Grant-Writing Training"

The Fund Finder News - Issue 19, January 14, 2005
The right grant-writing training can make the difference between your applications being rejected or awarded. As 2005 gets underway, new grant application rounds are opening right and left. Are you ready?... Read more »

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