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Why are grants important?

Why are grants important?. Equipment and software acquisition They buy what you sell Create opportunities for sales, when they wouldn’t exist otherwise Agencies with limited budgets, no revenues Benefit public service agencies in need Increased safety for police, public, and firemen

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Why are grants important?

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  1. Why are grants important? • Equipment and software acquisition • They buy what you sell • Create opportunities for sales, when they wouldn’t exist otherwise • Agencies with limited budgets, no revenues • Benefit public service agencies in need • Increased safety for police, public, and firemen • Encourages innovation in the field of mobility

  2. Fundable Solutions Public Safety Fire/Emergency Response Focus on mobility and safety Interoperability Equipment acquisition Equipment tracking Broadband network development and interface • Focus on mobility & efficiency • Equipment acquisition • Interoperability • Ecitation /Code enforcement • Evidence tracking • DNA backlog reduction • Disaster preparedness

  3. Grant Opportunities – Public Safety • Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne JAG) • Funds equipment and software for law enforcement • Ecitation, evidence tracking, RFID for courts, mobile computers • Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant • Funds equipment and software for evidence processing and tracking, and DNA backlog reduction for state forensic labs • Policing initiatives • Vary from year to year. Can evaluate use of new solutions, or fund creation of new solutions

  4. Grant Opportunities – Fire/EMS • Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) • Funds interoperability solutions, and asset tracking • Emergency response personnel apply as well • FEMA Disaster Preparedness Grants • Funds interoperability • Special emphasis on urban areas and ports

  5. Grant Opportunities – Education • E-Rate Discount Program • Telecommunications • Internet access • Broadband and networking • Department of Education Grants • See grants.gov

  6. How does it work? • Grants are more similar than different • They all follow a uniform process* • Required materials: • Program narrative (what’s the problem, and solution) • Budget narrative (how much will it cost) • Abstract (brief explanation of project) • Standard forms (financial/legal forms) *There are a couple exceptions

  7. Grants Timeline • Quarter 1 • Solicitations are released for Public Safety • Quarter 2 • Solicitations continue to be released for public safety • Most, if not all deadlines close • Quarter 3 • Fire/EMS solicitations are released and close • If funded, monies are delivered • Quarter 4 • If funded, monies are delivered

  8. BlueStar Assistance • In house grant consultant at corporate headquarters • Services offered to BlueStar partnered resellers: • Identification of appropriate grants sources • Engaging end-users when grants are released • Grant education and training • Editing and writing services • Proposal submission assistance

  9. Important Restrictions • BlueStar offers free grant assistance to reseller partners only • End-users must submit grant proposals • BlueStar is not allowed to do this • End-users prepare proposal materials (i.e. write proposal narratives, budgets) • BlueStar works closely with end-users through this process

  10. Best Practices • Start early • The more time to prepare, the better the proposal will be -- typical application period is 30 to 60 days • Decrease chances of missing deadlines • Keep end-user engaged • Check in consistently and often to ensure grant materials are being prepared well before submission deadline • This is the most important action a reseller can take in helping end-users apply for assistance

  11. Best Practices Cont. • Contact BlueStar periodically for new grant opportunities • The in house grant consultant diligently monitors when new solicitations for proposals are released • BlueStar utilizes email campaigns when new grants come out • Make sure you, and your partners are on this list

  12. Government Grant Websites • Public Safety • http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/funding/solicitations.htm • Fire/Emergency Response • http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm • Grants.gov

  13. Contact Information • Peggy LaneBlueStar, Inc.Motorola Govt. BDM3345 Point Pleasant Dr.Hebron, KY 41048(859) 371-4423 x. 3313plane@bluestarinc.com • Kevan Galyean, M.S. BlueStar, Inc.Grant Consultant3345 Point Pleasant Dr.Hebron, KY 41048(859) 371-4423 x. 3343kgalyean@bluestarinc.com

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