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Missouri American Water Announces 2024 Firefighter Grant Program

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Missouri American Water has launched its 2024 Firefighter Grant Program, offering financial support to fire protection and emergency response organizations in its service area. Grants of up to $1,200 are available for firefighting tools, equipment, protective gear, and training. Applications are open until August 31, 2024.

Last year, the program awarded over $55,000 across Missouri, with more than 200 grants distributed since 2016. The initiative aims to strengthen partnerships with local fire districts and support their community protection efforts. Eligible applicants include uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments serving Missouri American Water's service territories.

Missouri American Water ha lanciato il suo Programma di Sovvenzioni per Vigili del Fuoco 2024, offrendo supporto finanziario a organizzazioni di protezione antincendio e risposta alle emergenze nella sua area di servizio. Le sovvenzioni fino a $1.200 sono disponibili per attrezzature, strumenti, abbigliamento protettivo e formazione per i vigili del fuoco. Le domande sono aperte fino al 31 agosto 2024.

Nell'anno scorso, il programma ha premiato oltre $55.000 in tutto il Missouri, con più di 200 sovvenzioni distribuite dal 2016. L'iniziativa mira a rafforzare le partnership con i distretti antincendio locali e supportare i loro sforzi per la protezione della comunità. I richiedenti ammissibili includono dipartimenti di vigili del fuoco professionisti e volontari in uniforme che servono i territori di servizio di Missouri American Water.

Missouri American Water ha lanzado su Programa de Subsidios para Bomberos 2024, ofreciendo apoyo financiero a organizaciones de protección contra incendios y respuesta a emergencias en su área de servicio. Están disponibles subsidios de hasta $1,200 para herramientas de lucha contra incendios, equipos, ropa protectora y formación. Las solicitudes están abiertas hasta el 31 de agosto de 2024.

El año pasado, el programa otorgó más de $55,000 en todo Missouri, con más de 200 subsidios distribuidos desde 2016. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo fortalecer las asociaciones con los distritos de bomberos locales y apoyar sus esfuerzos de protección comunitaria. Los solicitantes elegibles incluyen departamentos de bomberos profesionales y voluntarios en uniforme que sirven en los territorios de servicio de Missouri American Water.

미주리 아메리칸 워터가 2024 소방관 보조금 프로그램을 시작하였으며, 서비스 지역 내 소방 및 응급 대응 조직에 재정 지원을 제공합니다. 최대 $1,200의 보조금이 소방 장비, 도구, 보호복 및 훈련에 대해 제공됩니다. 신청은 2024년 8월 31일까지 가능합니다.

작년, 이 프로그램은 미주리 전역에 걸쳐 $55,000 이상을 수여하였으며, 2016년 이후로 200건 이상의 보조금이 배분되었습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 지역 소방서와의 파트너십을 강화하고 지역 사회 보호 작업을 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 자격 있는 신청자는 미주리 아메리칸 워터의 서비스 지역에서 활동하는 유니폼을 착용한 전문 소방서 및 자원봉사 소방서입니다.

Missouri American Water a lancé son Programme de Subventions pour Pompiers 2024, offrant un soutien financier aux organisations de protection contre les incendies et de réponse aux urgences dans sa zone de service. Des subventions allant jusqu'à 1 200 $ sont disponibles pour des outils de lutte contre les incendies, de l'équipement, des vêtements de protection et de la formation. Les demandeurs ont jusqu'au 31 août 2024 pour postuler.

L'année dernière, le programme a attribué plus de 55 000 $ dans tout le Missouri, avec plus de 200 subventions distribuées depuis 2016. L'initiative vise à renforcer les partenariats avec les districts de pompiers locaux et à soutenir leurs efforts de protection de la communauté. Les candidats éligibles incluent les départements de pompiers professionnels et bénévoles en uniforme servant dans les zones de service de Missouri American Water.

Missouri American Water hat sein Förderprogramm für Feuerwehrleute 2024 ins Leben gerufen und bietet finanzielle Unterstützung für Organisationen zum Schutz gegen Feuer und Notfallreaktion in seinem Servicegebiet an. Fördermittel von bis zu 1.200 $ sind für Feuerwehrwerkzeuge, Ausrüstungen, Schutzausrüstung und Schulungen verfügbar. Die Anträge sind bis zum 31. August 2024 geöffnet.

Im vergangenen Jahr vergab das Programm über 55.000 $ im ganzen Missouri, wobei seit 2016 mehr als 200 Zuschüsse verteilt wurden. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, Partnerschaften mit lokalen Feuerwehrbezirken zu stärken und deren Bemühungen zum Schutz der Gemeinschaft zu unterstützen. Berechtigte Antragsteller sind uniformierte Berufs- und Freiwilligenfeuerwehren, die im Dienstgebiet von Missouri American Water tätig sind.

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  • Offering financial support to fire protection and emergency response organizations
  • Grants of up to $1,200 available for essential firefighting equipment and training
  • Over $55,000 awarded last year across Missouri
  • More than 200 grants distributed since program inception in 2016
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ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Missouri American Water is accepting applications through August 31, 2024 for its annual Firefighter Grant Program, which provides financial assistance to fire protection and emergency response organizations serving communities in the company’s service area.

Grants of up to $1,200 will be considered to cover the costs of firefighting tools, equipment, personal protective gear, and training. Last year, more than $55,000 was awarded across the state. Over 200 grants have been awarded since the program began in 2016.

“As the water provider for about one in four Missourians, we continually invest in upgrading our water system to enhance service and reliability, so water is available when our customers and firefighters need it,” said Rich Svindland, president of Missouri American Water. “The Firefighter Grant Program is one more way we can strengthen the partnerships we have with local fire districts and support their important work to protect our community.”

Uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments serving communities in the company’s service territories are eligible to receive funding. Fire departments and protection districts are eligible for one grant per calendar year.

Grants will be considered to cover costs associated with the following:

  • Firefighting tools
  • Water handling equipment
  • Personal protective gear
  • Communications equipment
  • Training activities and materials

"Missouri American Water is a great partner to the fire service. They work hard to help us protect our communities each day, and the grants they offer fire departments help even more,” said Fire Chief Greg Brown.

Fire departments and districts can apply online at missouriamwater.com by clicking News & Community > Community Involvement > Firefighter Grant Program. Fill out the questionnaire and provide required documentation by August 31, 2024.

About Missouri American Water

Missouri American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.6 million people. For more, visit missouriamwater.com and follow Missouri American Water on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Media Contact:

Christie Barnhart

Senior Manager, External Communications

Cell: 417-529-9781

Christie.barnhart@amwater.com

Source: Missouri American Water

FAQ

What is the deadline for Missouri American Water's 2024 Firefighter Grant Program applications?

The deadline for applications to Missouri American Water's 2024 Firefighter Grant Program is August 31, 2024.

How much funding is available through Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program?

Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program offers grants of up to $1,200 per fire department or district.

What can the Missouri American Water Firefighter Grant Program funds be used for?

The grant funds can be used for firefighting tools, water handling equipment, personal protective gear, communications equipment, and training activities and materials.

How many grants has Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program awarded since its inception?

Missouri American Water's Firefighter Grant Program has awarded over 200 grants since it began in 2016.

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