Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program (FP
Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Assistance Listings
- 97.044 -- Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Fire Departments
Grantor contact information
Description
FP&S Help Desk
(866) 274-0960
firegrants@fema.gov
firegrants@fema.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY14_FPS_FOA-Final-12-29-14.pdf | Funding Opportunity Announcement | Jan 6, 2015 10:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 30, 2015
Award
$3,400,000
Program Funding
100
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-14-GPD-044-000-98
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Other
Category Explanation:
Fire Prevention
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 6, 2015
Archive date:
September 30, 2015
