FY 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
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 enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for eligible activities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Fire Departments, State Fire Training Academies, Non-Affiliated Emergency Medical Services
Grantor contact information
Description
AFG Help Desk
1-866-274-0960
firegrants@dhs.gov
AFG Help Desk
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_1.2.18v1620.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 4, 2018 01:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 4, 2018
Award
$310,500,000
Program Funding
2500
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$9,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-17-GPD-044-00-99
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Firefighting equipment, training, and wellness.
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 19, 2017
Archive date:
March 4, 2018
