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Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program
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Round 2 2008 Polaris Ranger Grant Recipients Announced by UST Inc.
From CHIEF Grants - May 5, 2008
The U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (UST) has released the second round of winners receiving a Polaris Ranger vehicle award under the 2008 Polaris Ranger Grant Program. Additional winners will be announced throughout the year... Ranger Grant Winners List

The application period for this grant is now CLOSED.
Use the information below to help you start preparing for next year. For more funding opportunities for your department, please check our Currently Open Grants »

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Eligibility
Operation Ranger will review applications only from the following types of emergency organizations:

  • Fire-Rescue – Volunteer and Career
  • Police/Sheriff – Municipal/County/Satte
  • EMS/Ambulance
  • Search & Rescue
  • Wildlife Conservation & Law Enforcement
  • Park/Forest Ranger
  • Emergency Management – Municipal/County/Regional

How can the Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program (also known as "Operation Ranger") help your Public Safety department?

With application help from CHIEF Grants, in September 2006 the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Law Enforcement Division received a Polaris Ranger, under the donation program from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC).

  • Utilize versatile, rugged Polaris Ranger 6x6 utility vehicles for firefighting, rescue, police, emergency medical service, and wildlife law enforcement organizations
  • Ranger offers great horsepower and speed, shaft-drive, true six-wheel drive, larger payload carrying capability, better suspension and a high ground clearance. The Ranger also can seat three, an advantage in many emergency situations
  • Up to 60 award vehicles are expected
  • Easier application: Public Safety can apply directly for these funds using a guided online "e-grant" process
  • CHIEF offers the free services of grant consultants to assist you throughout the application process **

For full details, eligibility requirements and application guidelines, go to the Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program homepage »

Application Deadline: CLOSED

Sponsor:
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (UST)

Holmes Fire District #1, Ohio, was recently awarded a Polaris Ranger, thanks in part to CHIEF Grants assistance with their application

With application help from CHIEF Grants, in December 2006 the Holmes Fire District #1, Ohio, received a Polaris Ranger, under the donation program from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC).

What is it?
Since 2002, more than 240 utility vehicles have been donated to fire, police, EMS, search and rescue, and wildlife conservation organizations from all 50 states, thanks to the Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program from U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC).

Vehicles are awarded through a competitive application process overseen by an review committee. Award criteria can be easily deduced from the MS Word application form itself. You can request a mail-in application by calling (203) 817-3368. The application is not lengthy or complicated, so complete answers, organization and neatness are appreciated.

Applications that provide relevant, to-the-point information fare better. Because the program is intended to help improve emergency response, the review focus will be on the life-saving, property protection and emergency personnel assistance roles that applicants describe. Photos, videotapes, maps and letters of endorsement can be used to supplement the basic application.

Have you previously applied for the Trail Gator program? Operation Ranger replaces the National Trail Gator™ Donation Program. Applications submitted to the previous program for consideration in 2005 will be automatically transferred to the new program without need for any action on the part of the submitting organization.

Links to help with your Operation Ranger - USSTC Polaris Ranger 6x6 Utility Vehicle Donation Program application: ***