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�`ou ��vill be required lo �lns��ver a series of questions desi�ned to ��rovide �eneral inf�orn�ation <br /> �bout yo�u� dep��rtmeilt and colnmunitv's �leeds. You �vill also need io ��ror�ide a co��y of�1he t���o <br /> nlost recen�( budge( ancl ��ppropri�lion ordinai�ces for��our ui�it of local go��ernme�lt as parl or tl�is <br /> �ippli c�ii on. <br /> Additional �pplic�itions are ��osted on ihe OSFM �vebsile and portal. For vo�u� con�-�eniei�ce; ihese <br /> �ipplic�tions nlay be filled oui ou line, bui �ve asl: tl�a� ��ou subnlii }�our �pplication b�� mail to (he <br /> Olfice of il�e State Fire Marshal, postmarl:ed no la�ter than February 20, 201O. SLibmitled <br /> applications musi include ihe required budget �nd appropriation ordina�ices and Nf1RS <br /> cei-Lif ca.te. <br /> An�- q�iestions regarding the Small Equipment Gra��i Progrlm or lhe applicatio» m1�� be directed <br /> to Ja��ei Paiterson at 217/7b5-4�717 or i�li�et.patierso�i�a;illi�lois.f;o�� <br /> E��aluation Process <br /> Tl�e Revie��� Con�mitlee w�ill ranl: �(1 eligible applications b�sed on ihe 1i�s�a�ei�s pro��ided to ihe <br /> quesiions. Applications thal best �ddress the program's priorities ��vill score higher th�n those <br /> noi dil�ecied to�.vai�d il�e pl-ioi-ities. The commiriee���ill use vour n�rraiive and answers to evaliiate <br /> ihe application and determine rauking in � blind rer�ie�v. <br /> Whe11 revie���ing your apl�licalion; the cornnvriee ���ill evaluaie ihe�clarity of}�o�lr submission and <br /> the deinonstrated neecl for ihe e�uipment. All lpplic�ti��ls ���ill be re��i�wed in Yheir eniireiy. <br /> Where eligibility is dellio-nstrated, pi-elerence �vill be givetl to requests for equipmellt purchases <br /> ihai «�ill benefii a geographical area. <br /> During the revie�a� process, �rou inay be coniaciecl Cor aciditional information. Pi�ocessing youi- <br /> grani application ���ill be delayed uniil ihe rec�uesfed information is recei��ed. <br /> After re��ie���� b}� the com111iitee, tl�e ra�Il.ed al�plications w�ill be foi-«�arded to ihe Office ol ihe <br /> Siate Fire Marshal (OSFM). The OSFM ���ill ihen notify ille commiitee �>>hich applicants have <br /> �net ihe requirements for the grani and the applicants ���ill be nolified thai their gr-ant requesi has <br /> lieeil appro��ed. <br /> Applic�ults ����hose lovis ���ere denied by the comnlit�ee or thc OSI'M shall l�e notified in writing. <br /> [f you r�vish to al�peal the decision of�the revie��� commiiiee, a i�eqtiest �or reconsideration musi be ; <br /> r�ceived ai tlie OTfice of t�he State l�ire Marshal ���ithin 30 calendar days of noli(ic�Cion of denial �' <br /> of a �rant. If}�our �rant re�uesi is denied, you m��� apl�ly again durinb ihe next period ���hen <br /> �ra�li applications <lre acce.l��ed. <br /> Izecipieu�ts' Res��onsibilities <br /> Gr�uli recipients must a�ree to ihe lollowing: <br /> ]. Equi��ment ptu�cliased under t�his grant progr�m «�ill not be gi��en io, granieci to, <br /> U�ansferred to, leased to; or sold to any person or el�tit�� thai is noi eligible to participal�. in <br /> the gr�nt program as an applic�ri. <br /> 2. I?�tain graut files and su�:�portin�� clocumentatio» 1�or �hc terul ol� oiie vear afier �I�e <br /> c;�uclusion and �nal pa}�n�cnt o1�llie ��rant. <br /> 3. l;i�sure th��i all pr��c.l�retneni actions on �le���,� equi��n�;;�t are conducled in �l i:�:,niler 11��;; <br /> ��ia��ides; lo ihe ma,ti�l���n-� e.�ten�t ����ssible, open �l��d fr:;e ��.�_�mpetilion ]n doiilg so, ����u <br />