The National Fire Academy is offering this grant to expand access to college-level education for fire service personnel. This grant is for the specific purpose of increasing the number of fire service professionals who can acquire baccalaureate degrees using flexible, alternative delivery methods. The Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) supports regionally accredited colleges and universities to deliver fire-related baccalaureate degrees. These programs incorporate a comprehensive 13-course curriculum developed by the National Fire Academy. The initiative aims to enhance the educational attainment of fire service members, enabling them to pursue higher education conveniently, thereby fostering professional development and expertise within the fire service community. This funding facilitates the creation and expansion of accessible learning pathways.
Opportunity ID: 105933
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-USFA-103-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | US Fire Administration grant program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.103 — Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) purpose is to increase the number of fire service personnel who acquire college-level learning using alternative delivery methods developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) and through other means. The DDP institutions are regionally accredited colleges and universities offering fire-related baccalaureate degrees which include delivery of the 13-course curriculum developed by the NFA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fixing Announcement Link. | Jul 27, 2011 | |
| Minor Edit | Jul 27, 2011 | |
| Jul 15, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-USFA-103-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | US Fire Administration grant program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.103 — Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) purpose is to increase the number of fire service personnel who acquire college-level learning using alternative delivery methods developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) and through other means. The DDP institutions are regionally accredited colleges and universities offering fire-related baccalaureate degrees which include delivery of the 13-course curriculum developed by the NFA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-USFA-103-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | US Fire Administration grant program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.103 — Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
The Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) purpose is to increase the number of fire service personnel who acquire college-level learning using alternative delivery methods developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) and through other means. The DDP institutions are regionally accredited colleges and universities offering fire-related baccalaureate degrees which include delivery of the 13-course curriculum developed by the NFA |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-USFA-103-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | US Fire Administration grant program |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.103 — Degrees at a Distance Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
The Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) purpose is to increase the number of fire service personnel who acquire college-level learning using alternative delivery methods developed by the National Fire Academy (NFA) and through other means. The DDP institutions are regionally accredited colleges and universities offering fire-related baccalaureate degrees which include delivery of the 13-course curriculum developed by the NFA |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 105933 Full Announcement-1 -> 20-16c.pdf
Folder 105933 Full Announcement-1 -> fy11 ddp guidance.pdf
Folder 105933 Full Announcement-1 -> grants gov five step registration process.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Systems and Business Support Branch Email: GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.103 | PKG00064790 | Jul 15, 2011 | Aug 29, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
105933 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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