This grant is for enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards through financial assistance. Administered by the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program aims to provide crucial support. FEMA offers clear guidance and application tools to assist potential applicants, detailing an overview of AFG, comprehensive grant application information, and all necessary FEMA requirements to ensure a successful grant request. This initiative is vital for improving fire safety.
Opportunity ID: 175634
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-GPD-004-000-99 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program |
| 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 purpose of AFG is to enhance through financial assistance the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1400 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.044 — Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $285,625,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Fire Departments and Non-Affiliated Emergency Medical organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agencys (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The purpose of AFG is to enhance through financial assistance the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards. FEMA strives to provide clear guidance and application tools to assist applicants. This package provides an overview of AFG, the grant application information, and an explanation of FEMA requirements for a successful grant request. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.fema.gov/firegrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
AFGF Help Desk:
1-866-274-0960 Email:firegrants@dhs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 175634 Full Announcement-1 -> fy12 afg program guidance.pdf
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