The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants, aimed at helping fire departments enhance their frontline firefighters. These grants support two main activities: hiring firefighters and recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters. SAFER grants are authorized under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. The notice of funding opportunity outlines the requirements and process for applicants seeking financial assistance. The closing date for applications is April 27, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 301162
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-083-000-99 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants |
| 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: | The hiring firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.083 — Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $345,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments National, state, local, or federally recognized tribal organizations representing the interests of volunteer firefighters. |
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 implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants. SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters. SAFER offers grants to support activities in two activities: 1. Hiring of Firefighters 2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters The authority for SAFER is derived from Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (Pub. L. No. 93-498, as amended) (15 U.S.C. § 2229a). |
| 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
firegrants@fema.dhs.gov Phone 1-866-774-0960 Email:firegrants@fema.dhs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 301162 Full Announcement-Notice of Funding Opportunity -> FY 2017 SAFER NOFO FINAL – 2.28.18.pdf
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