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Lancaster County misses federal grant deadline after county account lockout; leaders plan reapplication

2064290 · January 2, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners said the county was locked out of applying for federal grants (AFG/SAFER) in the most recent round, causing a missed opportunity to request a fire truck and delaying SAFER recruitment funding plans; staff will attempt to restore access and reapply.

Lancaster County commissioners and fire staff reported that the county was unable to submit a federal grant application in the recent Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) cycle because a county finance action locked department access, and the deadline passed before the problem was resolved.

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