Crescent Fire Receives FEMA Grant

Mr. Stephen C. Wakefield
Cresent Fire Protection District
255 W. Washington Blvd.
Cresent City, California  95531-8323

Re: Grant No.EMW-2007-FO-10749

Dear Mr. Wakefield:

On behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), I am pleased to inform you that your grant application submitted under the FY 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant has been approved. The DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Preparedness Directorate, in consultation with the U.S. Fire Administration, carry out the Federal responsibilities of administering your grant. The approved project costs total to $72,799.00. The Federal share is 95 percent or $69,159.00 of the approved amount and your share of the costs is 5 percent or $3,640.00.

As part of your award package, you will find Grant Agreement Articles. Please make sure you read and understand the Articles as they outline the terms and conditions of your Grant award. Maintain a copy of these documents for your official file. You establish acceptance of the Grant and Grant Agreement Articles when you request and receive any of the Federal Grant funds awarded to you. By accepting the grant, you agree not to deviate from the approved scope of work without prior written approval from DHS.

The first step in requesting your grant funds is to confirm your correct Direct Deposit Information. Please go on-line to the AFG eGrants system at www.firegrantsupport.com and if you have not done so, complete and submit your SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-up Form. Please forward the original, completed SF 1199A, Direct Deposit Sign-up Form, signed by your organization and the banking institution to the address below:

Department of Homeland Security
FEMA, National Preparedness Directorate
Grants Management Branch
500 C Street, SW, Room 334
Washington, DC 20472

Attn: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program

After your SF 1199A is reviewed and you receive an email indicating the form is approved, you will be able to request payments online. Remember, you should basically request funds when you have an immediate cash need (i.e. you have a bill in-hand that is due within 30 days).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the awards process, donations, or how to request your grant funds, please call the helpdesk at 1-866-274-0960.

Sincerely,

R. David Paulison
Administrator