Funding-Limited Submission; Fire Prevention and Safety Grants; October 9, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security has funds for Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants in two categories:

1) Fire Prevention and Safety Activity – to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of deaths and injuries by fire and related hazards; and

2) Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity – to improve firefighter safety

The maximum award under each activity is $1 million. Project periods are one year for Fire Prevention and Safety Activity and up to three years for Research and Development Activity.

For information on recommended projects and application requirements see: http://www.firegrantsupport.com/docs/2009FPSguidance.pdf

Applicants may submit only one FP&S grant application per FP&S application period. However, under the FP&S Activity, an applicant may request financial assistance for as many as three projects. Applicants should formulate FP&S applications that contain multiple projects and associated budgeted items based on strategic risks and common goals.

The University of Kentucky has an internal selection process to address this limited submission program. Individuals interested in submitting a Fire and Safety Grant proposal should send the following information to the Office of the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Friday, October 9, 2009:

· Name and department of Principal Investigator and Activity category (Fire Prevention and Safety; Firefighter Safety Research and Development)

· Project summary – address the relevant activity category

o Fire Prevention and Safety – 1-2 pages – summarize the vulnerability the project will address, goals and objectives, assessment measures, and sustainability

o Firefighter Safety Research and Development – 1-2 pages – summarize project goals, objectives, specific aims, overall approach, and impact on firefighter safety

A committee will be convened to review the applications and make a recommendation. The successful applicants will be notified in time to coordinate the preparation and submission of one application (with multiple projects if appropriate) in time for the October 23, 2009 deadline.

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663).