The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program to provide essential financial support for fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA). By offering funding for crucial resources, training opportunities, and promoting interoperability and community resilience, this grant enhances public safety and supports emergency responders in various events. The AFG program operates under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 and aims to strengthen the capabilities of those on the front lines of emergencies. Applicants can refer to the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for application details. Application deadline: Dec 05, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 269290
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-14-GPD-044-000-99 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) |
| 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: | Firefighting and emergency medical service related equipment, training |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2500 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 03, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 05, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 05, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 04, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $304,503,764 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, State Fire Training Academies |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The AFG program provides financial assistance to help fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA): for critically needed resources to protect the public, to train emergency personnel, and to foster interoperability and support community resilience, as well as enhance through direct financial assistance, the safety of the public and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all hazard events.
The authority for AFG is derived from the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. §2229a et seq.). |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.fema.gov/firegrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFG Help Desk
(866) 274-0960 firegrants@fema.gov Email:firegrants@fema.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 269290 Full Announcement-1 -> AFG_FY14_FOA _FINAL 10-30-14.pdf
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