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Tioga County approves $250,000 Act 13 grant pool for local Fire and EMS
Summary
The Tioga County Board of Commissioners on April 14 approved a $250,000 allocation from the Act 13 fund for local fire departments and EMS programs; the Local Emergency Planning Committee will review and approve grant applications for 25 departments.
The Tioga County Board of Commissioners on April 14 unanimously approved a $250,000 allocation from the Act 13 fund to support local fire departments and emergency medical services programs.
The action, moved by Commissioner Sam VanLoon and seconded by Commissioner Marc Rice, directs the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to review and approve grant applications. The minutes state the funding pool covers 25 departments; the LEPC will determine award distribution and any matching or grant administration details.
The allocation was recorded as a formal motion and carried by a 3–0 vote. The minutes note that grant procedures and eligibility will be handled by the LEPC; no specific award amounts or a timeline for disbursement are included in the minutes.
