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OPEN APPLICATION PERIOD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) Application Period will open on April 13, 2020 at 8:00am ET and close on May 27, 2020 at 5:00 pm ET. In 2018, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants awarded $350 million to fire departments around the country. There is no limit on the amount of funding your fire department can receive, and you can use these funds to invest in a new sign to improve recruiting, retention, and more in your fire department.

Grants can be an excellent source of funding for a new school sign. They come in all shapes and sizes; some are to fund building improvements, assist with safety and protection, and purchase new supplies. Unlike fundraiser money, awarded grants are to be applied to specific projects.

If your school is considering purchasing a new sign with this year's budget, time may be running out. For most school budgets ending June 30th, signs must be built, shipped and received before this date to fall within FY2020. Signs received after this date would fall into next year's budget.

As the Coronavirus continues to affect the United States, we are taking proactive measures for the health and safety of our employees. Following directives from health officials to limit the spread of the virus, our office has implemented a telework program effective March 17th until further notice. However, we will continue to provide all client services.

Your sign can only be as good as the graphic design that goes into it. At Stewart Signs, we have some of the most talented and dedicated artists in the industry. We will create an eye-catching, highly readable design that will capture attention for your organization.

Direct view LED video walls, also called dvLED displays, offer your church, nonprofit organization, school, or business the chance to engage your audience with a multi-purpose, colorful digital canvas. Easy to install, operate, and maintain, dvLED video walls by Stewart Signs boast 24/7 operating capabilities, high-resolution visuals, flexible configuration options, and relatively low operating costs. Are you thinking about getting a dvLED video wall?

When you invest in a digital sign from Stewart Signs, you receive SignCommand. This digital sign software allows you to easily post messages to your sign from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, and it offers a host of features to improve your messaging. To make the most of your SignCommand software, check out the following tips.