Fiscal Year 2012 Recruitment and Retention Grant Announcement

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control is pleased to announce the Fiscal Year 2012 Recruitment and Retention Grant Program in recognition of the  challenge of recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel.

The purpose of the FY2012 Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Request for Applications is to solicit applications for up to $25,000 in funding for the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters and emergency services personnel, pursuant to section 99-q of the State Finance Law. For FY2012-13, there is approximately $390,000 in funding available.

Organizations eligible for grant funding are limited to volunteer firefighting and  emergency service organizations and to local, regional and statewide organizations which represent the interests of volunteer firefighting and emergency service personnel.

Funds will be awarded competitively based on the submission of applications by eligible  volunteer fire departments, volunteer emergency service organizations and statewide  organizations that represent the interests of volunteer firefighters and/or volunteer emergency services personnel.

A copy of FY2012 Recruitment and Retention Grant Program Request for Applications (RFA) and Application Worksheet can be obtained by visiting: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/services/grants/index.cfm

For updates and responses to frequently asked questions please visit: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/recruit-retain-grant

Funding for this program is provided pursuant to the provisions of sections 209-G and 630-b of the Tax Law.