FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                Contact: Gretchen M. Wintermantel
Dec. 8, 2006                                                                             202.225.6511     

            Kanjorski Announces Grant Application Period Open for Fire Prevention and Safety Grants        

WASHINGTON - Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) today announced that the application period has begun for the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and Safety grant program. The deadline for grant applications is 5 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2007.

Applications are available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program Web site, http://www.firegrantsupport.com/. A tutorial designed to instruct applicants about the competitive application and submission process will be soon be available on this site.

Congressman Kanjorski, who has been a strong supporter of the legislation that provides funding for first responders, urges all fire companies in his Congressional District to apply for the grants.

Applicants who have questions can contact the help desk at (866) 274-0960 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Applicants can also contact Congressman Kanjorski's office at (800) 222-2346 or (570) 825-2200 for additional assistance.