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Quote of the Day

"The U.S. economy expanded at a faster clip than initially forecast in the third quarter, helped by more robust consumer spending and by stronger exports. The economy grew at a 2.5% annualized pace in the quarter, revised up from the initial estimate of 2.0%, the government said in its second estimate of quarterly gross domestic product. GDP growth was 1.7% during the second quarter.”
- Wall Street Journal’s MarketWatch, 11/23/2010

Grant Assistance

There are a number of opportunities for grants to municipalities and agencies. These grants are competitive and each will have its own set of guidelines, restictions and schedule.

Federal Grant Assistance
This is a comprehensive list of federal grant resources maintained by the Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Grants.gov
This is the principal web site for finding and applying for federal grant assistance.

Illinois Resource Network
This web site provides guidance for small local governments and non-profit agencies in researching and applying for grants.

Assitance to Firefighters Grants
This is the web site for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here, Fire Departments can obtain information regarding grants and track the status of their application.

The application period for the 2010 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) program has closed. The deadline was Friday, May 28.

Illinois Finance Authority - Fire Truck Revolving Loan Fund
The Fire Truck Revolving Loan Fund and the Ambulance Revolving Loan Fund are jointly administered by the Office of the State Fire Marshal for the State of Illinois and the Illinois Finance Authority.

Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration has a number of resources and can provide guidance to small businesses seeking assistance.

Recovery Act and Grants.gov
This web page, hosted on Grants.gov, specifically deals with opportunities related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

U.S. Department of Education Grant Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Education lists grant opportunities available for schools and educators.

If you are successful in finding a potential grant source and would like me to offer my support, please contact me, providing as much information as possible so that I can correctly identify your grant request. If you have any questions please call my Washington, D.C. office.

8787 State Street, Suite 102
East Saint Louis, IL 62203
Phone: (618) 397-8833
Fax: (618) 397-7065

2060 Delmar Avenue, Suite B
Granite City, IL 62040
Phone: (618) 451-7065
Fax: (618) 451-2126

201 East Nolen Street
West Frankfort, IL 62896
Phone: (618) 937-6402
Fax: (618) 937-3307