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There are no monetary limits on the individual initiatives under this activity such as vehicle e�aust systems, sprinkler systems or smoke/fire alarm systems, but no applicant can request more than $100,000 in the modifications per fire station under their jurisdiction. Fire Prevention Pro�ram. DHS may make grants for the purpose of establishing or enhancing a fire prevention program. Appropriate activities in this program include, but are not limited to the following: public education, public awareness, enforcing fire codes, inspector certification, purchase and installation of smoke alarms and fire suppression systems, and arson prevention and detection activities. Applicants can apply for funding for as many fire prevention initiatives under this function as necessary. Eligible e�penses to carry out these activities would include costs such as a fire education safety trailer, personnel, transportation, equipment (including appropriate PPE), supplies, and contracted services that are directly associated with the implementation of the proposed activity. Tow vehicles or other means of transport may be eligible as a transportation expense if adequately justified in the proposal, but transportation expenses will be limited to $6,000 per application. Physical mitigation or hazard abatement activities, such as prescribed burns are not eligible activities under this program, but mitigation planning, awareness and education are eligible. Construction as defined in the Final Rule is not eligible under this program. Real estate is not eligible under this program. Renovations to an existing facility are allowable if j ustified in the narrative and if the renovations are minor as defined in the Final Rule and published in the Federal Register (i.e., limited to minor �