The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) provides direct financial assistance to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations. This grant is for the purpose of enhancing their capabilities in responding to fire and all other hazards, ultimately protecting public health and safety. The primary goal is to help organizations meet critical firefighting and emergency response needs, especially those lacking essential tools and resources. Eligible projects encompass a wide range, including Firefighter and EMS Operations and Safety (e.g., personal protective equipment, equipment, training, wellness, facility modifications), and the acquisition of Firefighter and EMS Vehicles. Additionally, regional projects aimed at achieving interoperability are supported. This funding aims to bolster the operational readiness and safety of emergency response personnel nationwide.
Opportunity ID: 53999
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-044-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to Firefighters 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: | First Responders
Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $390,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments and Non-affiliated Emergency Medical Services Organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) provides financial assistance directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations to enhance their capabilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Our primary goal is to help fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations meet their firefighting and emergency response needs. AFG seeks to support organizations that lack the tools and resources necessary to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and their emergency response personnel with respect to fire and all other hazards. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement are:a.Firefighter Operations and Safety (including personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness/fitness, and modifications to fire facilities)b.Firefighter Vehicle Acquisitionc.EMS Operations and Safety (including personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness/fitness, and modifications to EMS facilities)d.EMS Vehicle Acquisition e.Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.firegrantsupport.com |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fire Grants Help Desk:
1-866-274-0960 Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2010 | ||
| Apr 23, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-044-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to Firefighters 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: | First Responders
Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $390,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments and Non-affiliated Emergency Medical Services Organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) provides financial assistance directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations to enhance their capabilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Our primary goal is to help fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations meet their firefighting and emergency response needs. AFG seeks to support organizations that lack the tools and resources necessary to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and their emergency response personnel with respect to fire and all other hazards. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement are:a.Firefighter Operations and Safety (including personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness/fitness, and modifications to fire facilities)b.Firefighter Vehicle Acquisitionc.EMS Operations and Safety (including personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness/fitness, and modifications to EMS facilities)d.EMS Vehicle Acquisition e.Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.firegrantsupport.com |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fire Grants Help Desk:
1-866-274-0960 Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-GPD-044-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to Firefighters 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: | First Responders
Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4000 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $390,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments and Non-affiliated Emergency Medical Services Organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) provides financial assistance directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations to enhance their capabilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Our primary goal is to help fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations meet their firefighting and emergency response needs. AFG seeks to support organizations that lack the tools and resources necessary to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and their emergency response personnel with respect to fire and all other hazards.
Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement are: a.Firefighter Operations and Safety (including personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness/fitness, and modifications to fire facilities) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fire Grants Help Desk:
1-866-274-0960 Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
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