Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program

Post Date

June 11th 2012

Application Due Date

July 6th 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

DHS-12-GPD-004-000-99

CFDA Number(s)

97.044

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

The purpose of AFG is to enhance through financial assistance the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards.

Number of Awards

1400

Eligibility Categories

County Governments
City or Township Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Other

Fire Departments and Non-Affiliated Emergency Medical organizations

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $285625000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $2750000

Grant Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agencyуs (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The purpose of AFG is to enhance through financial assistance the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards. FEMA strives to provide clear guidance and application tools to assist applicants. This package provides an overview of AFG, the grant application information, and an explanation of FEMA requirements for a successful grant request.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Homeland Security

• Office:

  Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

• Agency Contact:

  AFGF Help Desk:
  1-866-274-0960

• Agency Mailing Address:

  firegrants@dhs.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  firegrants@dhs.gov

• More Information:

  www.fema.gov/firegrants