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The My Safe Florida Home Program is a grant from the Florida Department of Financial Services that helps Florida homeowners strengthen their homes against hurricanes through free wind mitigation inspections and grant funding for approved upgrades. Eligible homeowners can receive up to $10,000 for improvements such as roof reinforcements, impact windows and doors, garage door reinforcement, and secondary water barrier installation.
To qualify, homeowners must have a valid Florida homestead exemption, an insured home value of up to $700,000, and a home built before January 1, 2008. The program begins with a free wind mitigation inspection, and eligible homeowners can then apply for grant funding based on the inspection report's recommendations.
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Grants & Inspections Available - Helping Florida GET READIER for Hurricanes! - My Safe Florida Home $ 10 , 000 Grants Available The My Safe Florida Home Program helps Florida homeowners strengthen their homes through FREE wind mitigation inspections and grant assistance for approved upgrades. Create your account today, and get with the program Download the “How to Enter the MSFH Program” Flyer Follow the Steps Here to Get Started.
Read Full Step-by-Step Guide Complete the Prioritization Questionnaire This short survey helps us understand your home’s condition and determine inspection scheduling. When submitted, your status will automatically update to “Prioritization Questionnaire Submitted. ” Wait to Be Placed in an Inspection Group Our system organizes homeowners into Inspection Groups (1–5) several times each week.
You’ll receive an email notification confirming your group placement. When you’re placed in a group, your status will update to Complete the Inspection Application Once assigned to an inspection group, you can access and complete your Inspection Application inside your account. Home Details, Contact Information, and Preferred Availability for Scheduling your Inspection.
Prepare for Your Free Wind-Mitigation Inspection After your application is submitted and approved, an authorized Florida Wind-Mitigation Inspector will be assigned to your property.
Confirm Your Inspection Date and Time Review Your Inspection Report After your inspection, you’ll receive a detailed report outlining: Recommended Improvements to Strengthen Your Home & Potential Eligibility for Up to $10,000 in Grant Funding Apply for a Grant (If Eligible) Once your inspection is complete and your home qualifies, you can submit a Grant Application to receive funding for approved upgrades such as: Roof Improvements | Impact Windows and Doors | Garage Door Reinforcement Secondary Water Barrier Installation THE 3 KEY STEPS TO THE PROGRAM Having a quality wind-mitigation inspection done to your home is the first step towards making it stronger to withstand hurricanes and saving you money on your home insurance.
The inspection report you will receive will provide you with two key benefits: Give you the opportunity to share your report with your insurance carrier to make sure you’re currently receiving all available discounts on the hurricane portion of your home insurance premium.
Be your roadmap to retrofitting your home with the proper improvements to help strengthen it against hurricanes and gain any available discounts on the hurricane portion of your home insurance premium.
Using the recommendations contained in your inspection report is the next step towards strengthening your home against hurricanes through the following home improvements: Strengthen Roof to Deck Attachments Reinforce Roof-to-Wall Connections Install Secondary Water Resistance for Roof Strengthening your home against hurricanes through proper improvements is a proven path to gain discounts on the hurricane portion of your home insurance premium.
Contact your insurance agent or carrier to: Inform them about the improvements you have made in order to gain available discounts on your home insurance premium. Speak with them about any other options available for you to save money. Wind Upgrades provide discounts by Law.
Attention Florida Homeowners: Always be sure to use a licensed contractor registered with the State of Florida for any improvement work you decide on completing, and we recommend getting bids from at least three contractors so you can compare pricing and choose the best option to suit your needs. You Have Questions. We Have Answers!
If you have any questions about the Program at any time, you can review more information on our MSFH Support Center . We intend to continue to take contact information from interested parties as the Legislature considers new opportunities for homeowners. To receive updates and stay tuned in, please provide your contact information here.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Homeowners in Florida with a valid homestead exemption, insured value up to $700,000, and homes built before January 1, 2008. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Firefighter Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Financial Services, State Fire Marshal. The Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program aims to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer and combination fire departments and provide financial assistance for firefighter safety and to enable these departments to provide firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue services. Funding is available for training, PPE, SCBA's, safety-related equipment and tools, wildland firefighting and urban interface protective clothing and equipment, and cost share subsidy for AFG apparatus awards.
Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program is a grant from the Florida Department of Financial Services that provides financial assistance to fire departments in Florida, including volunteer departments, to purchase equipment that protects firefighters from cancer-causing contaminants encountered on the job. Established by Florida Statute 633.137 and F.A.C 69A-37.503, the program funds decontamination equipment designed to reduce firefighter exposure to hazardous substances and improve occupational health outcomes. The FY2025-26 funding opportunity is currently available. Eligible applicants are all fire departments in Florida, including volunteer fire departments. Award amounts vary. Departments should review the official Notice of Funding Opportunity and Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) for current application requirements.
Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Equipment Grant Program (FFCDEGP) is sponsored by Florida Department of Financial Services, State Fire Marshal. The FFCDEGP helps protect the health and safety of firefighters in Florida by providing financial assistance to fire departments, including volunteer fire departments, to procure equipment, supplies, and educational training designed to mitigate exposure to hazardous, cancer-causing chemicals.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.