This grant program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate, is designed to significantly enhance the safety of both the public and firefighters against fire and fire-related hazards. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, specifically through its Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants, supports two critical areas. Firstly, it funds Fire Prevention and Safety Activities, which include initiatives targeting high-risk groups to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries. Secondly, it backs Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activities, focusing on advanced research and development to improve firefighter safety measures and techniques. The program aims to create a safer environment for communities and those who protect them.
Opportunity ID: 161554
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-2011-GPD-044-000-98 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety 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) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Fire Prevention |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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, Private Institutions of Higher Education |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administrations of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhancethe safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Grants Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants as part of the AFG Program. FP&S offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards (“Fire Prevention and Safety Activity”) and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety (“Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity”). The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for both of these activity areas. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.fema.gov/firegrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Fire Grant Help Desk
1-866-274-0960 Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 161554 Full Announcement-1 -> fy11 fps guidance section i.pdf
Folder 161554 Full Announcement-1 -> fy11 fps guidance section ii.pdf
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