Complete application packages must be postmarked and received by FEMA on or before July 24, 2000. Citizens who are at greatest risk of being injured or killed by fire include the elderly, children, African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans, and rural and urban residents. The organization must currently work toward increasing the public's knowledge and awareness of the importance of fire safety and prevention in an innovative manner, implementing a unique delivery style. We will limit the grants to U.S. organizations, and we intend that grantees use the funds only in this country and its protectorates. The applicant must be located in the United States.
All selections are final.
Nor may grantees use this grant to lease, rent, alter, or construct real property. Carrye B. Brown, U.S. Fire Administrator.