please forgive my ignorance, but there is one thing i don't understand about the grants. thee things people are asking for money for are bare neccessities. whether it be for new turnout gear, a new radio system, a new truck, it's something a department needs. it's not for toys, or a 200,000 brush truck (to give an example), or stuff that are just nice to have.
ok, that being said, the whole multiple round thing kinda confuses me. something like turnout gear is something you need now. plus, your waiting several monthes, on the off chance that you get the money. even a new truck, to replace your 30 year old engine. it's something you need to get ASAP. if you don't get the grant, you need to go make a new plan as soon as possible. but the whole waiting thing is something i don't understand.
don't get me wrong, I'm all in favor of these grants, and think they are greatly beneficial to us. however, the money's already been allocated by congress. it's there, ready for the taking. I'm assuming there is a deadline to submit the grants. why does it take numerous rounds to get information as to whether or not a department will be recieving grant money?
ok, that being said, the whole multiple round thing kinda confuses me. something like turnout gear is something you need now. plus, your waiting several monthes, on the off chance that you get the money. even a new truck, to replace your 30 year old engine. it's something you need to get ASAP. if you don't get the grant, you need to go make a new plan as soon as possible. but the whole waiting thing is something i don't understand.
don't get me wrong, I'm all in favor of these grants, and think they are greatly beneficial to us. however, the money's already been allocated by congress. it's there, ready for the taking. I'm assuming there is a deadline to submit the grants. why does it take numerous rounds to get information as to whether or not a department will be recieving grant money?
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