Wes Hickman/Kevin Bishop
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced more than $725,000 in grants to fire departments in Chesterfield, Cope, Dillon, McCormick, Salley, Society Hill and Summerton.
“Firefighters risk their lives to protect others, and they deserve the best equipment and training available,” said Graham. “Firefighters are some of the heroes in our midst.”
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants will assist in purchasing firefighting vehicles.
Chesterfield
Teal’s Mill Rural Volunteer Fire Department will receive $55,137.
Cope
Edisto Volunteer Fire Department will receive $144,000.
Dillon
Reedy Creek Volunteer Fire Department will receive $135,000.
McCormick
Sandy Branch Volunteer Fire Department will receive $76,500.
Salley
Salley Volunteer Fire Department will receive $130,500.
Society Hill
Harris Creek Volunteer Fire Department will receive $144,000.
Summerton
Summerton Fire Department will receive $40,500.
The Assistance to Firefighters grant program awards one-year grants directly to local fire departments, enhancing their ability to respond to fire and fire-related hazards in the community. The program supports departments by providing them the tools and resources necessary to protect the health and safety of the public and their firefighting personnel.
Grantees share in the cost of the funded project at a percentage based on the population of their respective jurisdiction. Grantees that serve jurisdictions of 50,000 or fewer residents are required to provide a non-Federal cost-share of 10 percent while grantees that serve jurisdictions of over 50,000 provide a 30 percent cost-share. The match must be in cash without the use of in-kind contributions. In addition, the maximum amount of federal funds that an applicant can be awarded is $750,000 during any fiscal year.
The grants are made by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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