Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety 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 administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The Grant Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program as part of the AFG Program. The purpose of the FP&S Grant Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter health and safety research and development. FP&S...
Grants are offered to support projects in two activities: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate the incidence of death, injuries, and property damage caused by fire and fire-related hazards ("Fire Prevention and Safety Activity") and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety, health, or wellness through research and development that reduces firefighter fatalities and injuries ("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
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Government
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Fire Departments
Grantor contact information
Description
AFG Help Desk
1-866-274-0960
firegrants@fema.dhs.gov
AFG Help Desk
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| US_DHS_FY17_Fire_Prevention_and_Safety_Grant_Program_NOFO.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 24, 2018 06:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 15, 2018
Award
$34,500,000
Program Funding
150
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-17-GPD-044-000-98
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Fire Prevention
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 24, 2018
Archive date:
April 15, 2018
