This grant is specifically designed to bolster fire prevention and safety capabilities nationwide. It is for the purpose of providing crucial financial assistance to fire departments, volunteer firefighter organizations, and emergency medical service providers. Funding can be utilized for a diverse array of vital activities, including acquiring modern equipment, delivering specialized training to personnel, developing and implementing community-wide fire safety education programs, and conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments. The overarching goal is to significantly reduce fire incidents, protect lives and property, and strengthen the overall capacity of local fire services to serve and safeguard their communities effectively, ensuring a safer environment for all.
Opportunity ID: 210554
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-GPD-044-000-98 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety (FP |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 500 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 17, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Funding Opportunity Announcement |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | See Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/fire-prevention-safety-grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFG Program Help Desk
1-866-274-0960 firegrants@dhs.gov Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 210554 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2012 fp&s funding opportunity announcement_final.pdf
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