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6.G. - Page 20 of 23 Page 110 Analysis: Grant period will open beginning of 2021. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) This was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). Analysis: The SAFER program has been used by municipalities and Fire districts to fund the cost of additional firefighters over a three-year period. Historically, this grant program required a local match, but the most recent SAFER program was amended to eliminate the local match requirement prior to the closing of grant submissions due to the financial challenges created by COVID-19. California Fire Foundation Grants The California Fire Foundation offers grant opportunities available to fire departments, firefighter associations and community organizations serving the residents of California to address tragic events such as wildfires, floods, and climate -caused disasters. Analysis: These are typically Smaller dollar amount and the grant period typically opens in the summer. Funding priorities include personal protective equipment (PPE), Specialized Firefighting Equipment, Mitigation & Fuels Reduction, First Responder Training, Fire Prevention Education & Planning and Community Outreach & Preparedness. Applications typically open in early spring. Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety The goal of the annual program is to prevent serious injury and death resulting from motor vehicle crashes so that all roadway users arrive at their destination safely. Priority areas for the program include alcohol impaired driving, distracted driving, emergency medical services, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and public relations and marketing programs. Analysis: Grant applications are due January 30, 2021 Law Enforcement Opportunity Driving Under the Influence/Driving Under the Influence of Drugs The purpose of the Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) is to disperse grant funds from The Control, Regulate, and Tax Adult Use Marijuana Act (AUMA) to local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations for the education, prevention, and enforcement of impaired driving laws pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Section 34019. Analysis: Anticipated open date January 2021. Application deadline February 23, 2021. Expected award announcement May 11-16, 2021. Period of performance July 1, 2021 —June 30, 2022. Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program Cohort 2 The purpose of this grant program is to fund projects that assist with law enforcement efforts, fire 322