Jerry Brant

Jerry Brant is a senior grant consultant and grant writer with FireGrantsHelp and EMSGrantsHelp. He has 46 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter in west-central Pennsylvania. He is a life member of the Hope Fire Company of Northern Cambria, where he served as chief for 15 years. He is an active member of the Patton Fire Company 1 and serves as safety officer. Brant graduated from Saint Francis University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. In 2003, he was awarded a James A Johnson Fellowship by the FannieMae Foundation for his accomplishments in community development, and in 2019, he was honored as with the Leroy C Focht Sr. Memorial Award from the Central District Volunteer Fireman's Association. He has successfully written more than $70 million in grant applications. Brant can be reached via email.

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‘Odd Hours, No Pay, Cool Hat’: Behind the lines of America's volunteer fire service
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The documentary has a clear message for the fire service: You need to understand your community and be willing to make changes
Community wildfire defense grant program accepting applications
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Over $250 million in funding available
CTA: Firefighters must advocate for AFG and SAFER funding
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Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
AFG awards are out – and audits will soon follow
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Simple steps can help you show FEMA that you are in compliance with grant requirements
FEMA to hold ‘listening sessions’ about fire grants application process
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The agency is looking for feedback about SAM.gov, NFIRS, FEMA GO and other Assistance to Firefighters Grants program application issues
Understanding the DHS Civil Rights Evaluation Tool
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Detailing the data collection and technical assistance tool that recipients of federal funding from DHS are now required to complete
‘Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head’: My journey with skin cancer
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From initial diagnosis through treatment and, ultimately, the feeling of rain on my scalp
FEMA opens 2022 AFG application amid uncertainty of some 2021 awards
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Some departments have not received a denial letter, nor have they received an award. How should they proceed for their 2022 AFG application?
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