During the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application period, the help desk will operate Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Applicants who have questions regarding the SAFER Grants opportunity should contact the help desk at 1-866-274-0960 or via e-mail to firegrants@dhs.gov.
The SAFER application period opened August 17, 2010, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will accept applications through September 17, 2010, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
The SAFER Grant e-applications are automated and accessible through the web site at www.firegrantsupport.com and the U.S. Fire Administration Web site at www.usfa.dhs.gov/.
