2024 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund Grant
This funding opportunity provides financial support to fire, emergency medical services, and rescue organizations in areas affected by unconventional gas well drilling, enabling them to enhance their training and acquire necessary equipment for responding to related emergencies.
The 2024 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) grant is designed to provide financial assistance to volunteer and career fire, emergency medical services (EMS), and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling has been permitted. The goal of the grant is to help these organizations acquire specialized training, skills, and equipment necessary to respond effectively to gas well-related emergencies, thereby ensuring community safety. The application period for this grant is now open and will remain available until November 30, 2024, at 4 p.m. Eligible applicants include fire companies, rescue companies, and EMS located in the 40 counties with unconventional gas wells and the 11 counties that border them. A map of eligible counties is available for reference.
Award Range
Not specified - $250,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Grants cover costs of training and equipment for emergency response.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants must be located in specified counties with unconventional gas wells.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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