Congresswoman Tenney Announces October Webinars for Local Officials on Firefighters Grant Program, Northern Border Regional Commission
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today announced that her office will host the next two editions of her Monthly Seminar Series in October. The first will be with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The second will be with the Northern Border Regional Commission regarding upcoming funding opportunities.
The AFG program provides much-needed assistance to firefighters and first responders, helping them fund training operations or obtain equipment and vehicles. The program is administered by FEMA. As of September 2022, FEMA has made 2,009 awards worth more than $718 million. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with FEMA representatives about the program and ask questions about the application process.
What: FEMA Webinar on AFG program
When: October 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM
Where: Webinar will be held via Zoom
RSVP to RSVP_NY22@mail.house.gov
The second webinar with the Northern Border Regional Commission will cover upcoming funding opportunities available to Herkimer, Oneida, Madison, and Oswego counties. The program will discuss the types of projects eligible for funding, changes in the newest program, and important dates for applications.
What: NBRC Webinar on Upcoming Funding Opportunities
When: October 19, 2022, at 10:00 AM
Where: Webinar will be held via Zoom
RSVP to RSVP_NY22@mail.house.gov
Interested participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to ensure the presentation can be tailored to specific areas of interest. Questions can be submitted by email with your RSVP, or by calling Congresswoman Tenney’s Utica District Office at 315-732-0713.
This seminar is being hosted as part of Tenney’s monthly seminar series, in which the Congresswoman connects residents of New York’s 22nd Congressional District to resources and support at the federal level. A complete archive of Tenney’s monthly seminars can be found here.
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