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Find similar grantsHighway Safety Grants is sponsored by Maine Department of Public Safety. Provides funding for projects addressing traffic safety issues, including pedestrian and bicycle safety education programs.
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Highway Safety Grants | Department of Public Safety Grant funds are awarded based on crash and fatality data analysis of who, what, when, where and why.
Fund opportunites must be traffic safety related, should include a proven countermeasure, and must address to these categories: Occupant Restraints (for adults and children); Traffic Records System Improvements and Emergency Medical Services; Teen Driver Safety and Aging Road User Safety; Police Traffic Services (speed and aggressive driving); Distracted and Drowsy Driving; Community Traffic Safety Programs; Impaired Driving (alcohol and drugs; youth alcohol) Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety; Within these categories, if approved, funds may be used to support training, public information and education, equipment acquisition, staff support and program administration.
Funded projects can provide direct services and/or system improvements. A Guide for Partnering with your Highway Safety Office (PDF) and the NHTSA Countermeasures That Work are helpful resource in identifying proven solutions; and the Highway Safety Grants Management Manual (PDF) will provide you with all of the information you need to apply for a successful project.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Maine. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. It aims to integrate the preparedness activities of nonprofit organizations with broader state and local preparedness efforts.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs). The goal is to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Reimbursement for grant writing fees is possible if included in the application budget and competitively procured.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The AFG Program provides critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. It funds activities such as training, equipment (including communication devices like radios, pagers, and mobile data terminals), personal protective equipment (PPE), wellness and fitness initiatives, and modifications to facilities.