Ginter announces local government grant application

Staff report

SALEM

State Rep. Tim Ginter of Salem, R-5th, is announcing information regarding the application process for the Local Government Safety Capital Grant.

Initiated by the Ohio House of Representatives and included in the state operating budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, these grants can help fund public-safety projects in local communities throughout Ohio.

Funding for eligible projects must be used for purchasing vehicles, equipment, facilities and/or systems used by police, fire and/or EMS providers to enhance public safety.

The total request amount for projects is $100,000 per individual political subdivision.

Applications must be submitted at www.development.ohio.gov/bs/bs_lgscgp.htm between Tuesday and March 21. The Local Government Innovation Council will give final approval of all grants. Awards will be announced in May.

For information, contact Katherine Wenner at Katherine.wenner@ohiohouse.gov or 614-466-8022.