The application periods for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs are expected to open this fall. To help departments get ready, the NVFC is hosting a Facebook Live discussion on tips and best practices for a successful grant application. Join NVFC chief of legislative and regulatory affairs David Finger, NVFC first vice chair Kevin Quinn, and NVFC director from Maryland David Lewis to learn about the importance of the AFG and SAFER grants and what you can do to optimize your grant application to improve your department’s chances of being awarded funding. Registration for this event is not required. The discussion will be broadcast live on the NVFC’s Facebook page (@nvfc1) on August 11 at 1pm ET.