The DHS FEMA Grant Programs Directorate offers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program to improve public and firefighter safety by supporting fire prevention programs and research. The grant aims to address fire and fire-related hazards. Applicants can refer to the program guidance document for details on eligibility, application requirements, and evaluation criteria. Deadline: May 29, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326482
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-19-GPD-044-000-98 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) |
| 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 Prevention, Code Enforcement, Arson Investigation, Firefighter Health Research and Development |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 150 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments, State, Local, Tribal Governments, Non-Profit Organizations, Institutes of Higher Learning |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S) Program. The purpose of the FP&S Grant Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research and development. The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for eligible activities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidance |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFG/FP&S Help Desk
(866) 274-0960 Email:FireGrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 326482 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY_2019_FPS_NOFO_Final_4.17.2020_508AB.pdf
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