This grant is for the purpose of strengthening national preparedness and resilience through enhanced fire service training across the United States. Offered by the National Fire Academy (NFA), it facilitates essential cooperation with State fire service training agencies to improve capabilities. The program provides direct delivery of government-funded courses, distributes essential student manuals and instructor guides, and offers crucial financial support to States. This funding empowers States to effectively supplement and tailor their fire training delivery needs, utilizing established NFA courses and programs. By bolstering State Fire Training Systems, this initiative directly supports Mission 5 of the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8) on National Preparedness, ensuring a more prepared and resilient nation.
Opportunity ID: 327530
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-20-USFA-043-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Fire Service Training |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.043 — State Fire Training Systems Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Fire Training |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes direct delivery of government-funded courses in the States; the distribution and sharing of student manuals, instructor guides, and other course materials and funding to the States to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs. State Fire Training Programs support Mission 5 of the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience and of Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8): National Preparedness through training programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Diane Close,
Fire Program Specialist National Fire Academy FEMA / DHS 16825 S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Desk: 301-447-1376 Diane.close@fema.dhs.gov Email:diane.close@fema.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added Grantor Contact | Jun 08, 2020 | |
| Jun 08, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-20-USFA-043-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Fire Service Training |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.043 — State Fire Training Systems Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Fire Training |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes direct delivery of government-funded courses in the States; the distribution and sharing of student manuals, instructor guides, and other course materials and funding to the States to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs. State Fire Training Programs support Mission 5 of the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience and of Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8): National Preparedness through training programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Diane Close,
Fire Program Specialist National Fire Academy FEMA / DHS 16825 S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Desk: 301-447-1376 Diane.close@fema.dhs.gov Email:diane.close@fema.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-20-USFA-043-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Fire Service Training |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.043 — State Fire Training Systems Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 08, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State Fire Training |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes direct delivery of government-funded courses in the States; the distribution and sharing of student manuals, instructor guides, and other course materials and funding to the States to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs. State Fire Training Programs support Mission 5 of the 2014 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review: Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience and of Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-8): National Preparedness through training programs. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 327530 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY 20 SFT Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Diane Close, Fire Program Specialist National Fire Academy FEMA / DHS 16825 S. Seton Ave. Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Desk: 301-447-1376 Diane.close@fema.dhs.gov Email: diane.close@fema.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.043 | PKG00262100 | Jun 08, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327530 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
327530 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
327530 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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