Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
Post Date
April 4th 2012
Application Due Date
April 27th 2012
Funding Opportunity Number
DHS-2011-GPD-044-000-98
CFDA Number(s)
97.044
Funding Instrument Type(s)
Grant
Funding Activity Categories
Other
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Fire Prevention
Number of Awards
200
Eligibility Categories
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Other
Fire Departments, Private Institutions of Higher Education
Funding
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Estimated Total Funding:
$35000000
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Award Range:
$0 - $1000000
Grant Description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administrations of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhancethe safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Grants Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants as part of the AFG Program. FP&S offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards ("Fire Prevention and Safety Activity") and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety ("Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity"). The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for both of these activity areas.
Contact Information
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Agency
Department of Homeland Security
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Office:
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
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Agency Contact:
Fire Grant Help Desk
1-866-274-0960 -
Agency Mailing Address:
firegrants@dhs.gov
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