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Vehicle Acquisition Program
Can I buy a tow-vehicle with grant funds?
Tow vehicles for fire prevention programs, e.g., for a fire safety trailer, may be eligible as a transportation expense if adequately justified in the proposal, but such transportation expenses will be limited to $6,000 per year.
The tractor and trailer can be considered as separate single units, or the combination of the tractor -trailer may be considered as a single unit, depending upon local need and the ability to justify the request. However, no more than $6,000 per year can be expended for the procurement of the tractor.
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What types of costs are eligible under the Vehicle Program?
Travel costs to visit the vehicle manufacturer to inspect a piece of fire apparatus may be eligible. This could be added to your budget by clicking on "Add Additional Funding" on the Request Details screen on the automated application and entering your costs on the "travel" line. If you're filling out a paper application, add the costs to the total budget under "travel." In either case, you must explain the costs in your narrative.
Equipment that is included in NFPA 1901 is considered an eligible request. For EMS transport vehicles, the minimum equipment required by the applicant's State Emergency Medical Services is considered an eligible request. All costs should be explained in the narrative portion of your application. Be advised that any requests must be reasonable and that all costs requested will be taken into consideration when the application is assessed.
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