Georgia Fire Departments:

This is the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council announcement and policy for the 2020 Fireworks Tax Grants. Please understand that we have a limited amount of monies and while all departments are welcome to make application, those departments that demonstrate the most financial and operational need will be the primary consideration in the Grant Review Committee’s and Council’s decision-making process.

The Grant Application period will begin on January 15, 2020 and must be received in the GFSTC office by the close of business, 5:00 PM, on February 17, 2020. Applications will be accepted electronically. Any applications received after that date and time will not be considered in the 2020 process. A date will be announced for the Grant Review Committee to meet. We will announce a date for the GFSTC Council Meeting for the final approval of the grant awards by the Council. Any department that is awarded a grant will have to complete a State of Georgia Vendor Management Form before we can process the requisition for funding. This form will need to be correctly completed and submitted for approval prior to any requisition request. GFSTC will supply the selected departments with the form and assistance in completing it if necessary.

As part of the grant application you will be required to upload three documents; an Application Signature Page, proof of cancer insurance/statement of benefits, and a copy of a vendor quote good for 6 months for the items that you are requesting to purchase.

Once again, please have all grant applications correctly completed and submitted online no later than 5:00 PM, February 17, 2020. If you need any assistance or have questions with the application process, please contact the GFSTC office at 478-993-4521 and someone will assist you.

Gordon Henderson, Director

LINK TO 2020 FIREWORKS TAX GRANT APPLICATION

LINK TO APPLICATION SIGNATURE PAGE