How do I submit my equipment or program need for grant funding
consideration?
What happens next?
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The Contracts and Grants Section constantly researches available grants to meet
Riverside County Fire Department and Riverside County Operational Area needs.
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When appropriate grants are available, the Contracts and Grants
Section secures approval to apply from various sources. These requests also include
funding recommendations.
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Status updates are provided in the Weekly Grants Updates in this
webpage.
How do I partner in a Riverside County Operational Area grant
project?
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The mission of the Riverside County Operational Area is to provide facilities,
systems, and emergency management training for the officials of the Riverside County Operational
Area, to include County and City government personnel and participating special districts.
The end goal is to effectively and efficiently manage a disaster affecting jurisdictions
within the Riverside County Operational Area (Govt. Code 8550 et. Seq.).
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The Riverside County Operational Area is governed by the Board of Supervisors and
the Operational Area Planning Committee (OAPC).
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OAPC meets quarterly.
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OAPC has two subcommittees responsible for determining the use and distribution of
funds from grants channeled directly through the Operational Area, i.e., Homeland Security and
Buffer Zone Protection Plan grant programs. These two subcommittees are: Anti-Terrorism
Approval Authority and the OAPC Grant Review Subcommittee.
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For further information regarding Operational Area grants, contact the Contracts and
Grants Section.
How long does a grant process take?
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The average grant process takes about 90 days.
How can I find out about a Riverside County Fire Department grant's status?
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Refer to the "Weekly Grants Update" in this web page.
