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SAFER GRANT Application Period Now Open
Jan 07, 2017

AFG E-MAIL ALERT |01.04.2017

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IN THIS E-MAIL:

*APPLICATION PERIOD OPENING SOON FOR THE FY 2016 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND       EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANTS

*FY 2016 SAFER LIVE WEBINARS

*SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO APPLY AND RECEIVE GRANTS

APPLICATION PERIOD OPENING SOON FOR THE FY 2016 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANTS


The FY 2016 SAFER application period will open on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 8 am ET and will close on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 5 PM ET.

Please make sure that you have thoroughly reviewed the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), prior to beginning your application, as there are substantial changes to the FY 2016 SAFER Grant Program. The SAFER Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) will also be an important tool as they provide more detailed information on the changes and new requirements. The Self-Evaluation tools will be beneficial as you begin to develop the narrative portion of your application.

FY 2016 SAFER Application Assistance Tools

* Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

* Application Checklist

   o This checklist will help you prepare your SAFER grant application

* Self-Evaluation – Hiring of Firefighters

   o Career, combination, and volunteer fire departments

* Self-Evaluation - Recruitment and Retention - Fire Departments

   o Combination and volunteer fire departments

* Self-Evaluation - Recruitment and Retention – Interest Organizations

   o National, State, Local, or Tribal Volunteer Firefighters Interest Organizations

* FY 2016 SAFER Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

* Economic Hardship Waiver Information – Now Available

SAFER Grants Help Desk: If you have questions about the NOFO or technical assistance tools listed, call or e-mail the SAFER Grants help Desk. The toll-free number is 1-866-274-0960; the e-mail address for questions is firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.

FY 2016 SAFER LIVE WEBINARS

Beginning on Wednesday, January 4th 1:30 PM ET, FEMA will host live Adobe Connect webinars to provide an overview of the FY 2016 SAFER Grant Program, including both the Hiring of Firefighters activity and the Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters activity. The presentation will outline important changes to the SAFER Grant Program between FY 2015 and FY 2016. In addition, the presentation will offer information about program priorities, eligible costs, and the application and award process. FEMA Fire Program Specialists will be available to answer your questions.

 FY 2016 SAFER Grant Program Webinar Schedule:

Wednesday 01/04/2017 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET

Friday 01/06/2017 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET

Monday 01/09/2017 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET

Tuesday 01/10/2017 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm ET

Live Webinars

To participate:

Webinar sessions will be broadcast using an Adobe Connect webinar link with call-in phone number for audio transmission. We suggest that you save this link to your browser's favorites. The Adobe Connect webinar can be found at https://fema.connectsolutions.com/saferoverview/ To access the webinar follow these steps:

1. Click on the webinar link

2. Select “enter as a guest” and provide your name and your department’s name. Click on enter the room

3. Agree to the terms of the Adobe Connect system, Click on “OK”

For the audio transmission, the call-in number is: 1-800-320-4330. Enter pin # 530853.

Not sure if the webinar is working on your computer? Test your webinar access now by signing in as a guest, just visit: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/saferoverview/.


SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO APPLY AND RECEIVE GRANTS

Just a reminder that all eligible applicants must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) before you can submit an application. Per 2 CFR § 25.205, FEMA may not make an award to an entity until the entity has complied with the requirements to provide a valid DUNS number and maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current information. SAM.gov consolidates federal procurement systems and the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA).

To register, or validate your information, please visit: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

SAM.gov Registration Tips:

Please ensure the following items are current in SAM and the DUNS number used in SAM is the same one you use for all FEMA applications:

* Organization’s name

* Address

* Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS)

* Employer Identification Number (EIN)

* Banking information (type of account (checking or saving), routing number, and account number

* Many websites may look official in appearance but are not. As a reminder, registration in the SAM.gov is FREE

* SAM.gov registration is only active for one year and must be renewed annually.

* This information should be consistent in all registration documents


Should you need assistance with your SAM.gov account, there are several ways to get help: 

* Submit your SAM.gov question online to the Federal Service Help Desk at: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/home.do
* Call the Federal Service Help Desk toll free at (866) 606 - 8220
* SAM Quick Start Guide For New Grantee Registration
* SAM Video Tutorial for New Applicants

SAM.gov tools were created by the General Services Administration to assist those registering with the System for Award Management (SAM). If you have questions or concerns about your SAM.gov registration, please contact the Federal Support desk at: https://www.fsd.gov



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