FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
- 97.044 -- Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The AFG program provides financial assistance to help fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA); for critically needed resources to protect the public; to train emergency personnel, and to foster interoperability and support community resilience, as well as enhance through direct financial assistance, the safety of the public and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all hazard events.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Systems and Business Support Branch
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020_AFG_NOFO_Final.pdf | FY2020 AFG NOFO Final.pdf | Dec 29, 2020 04:18 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: March 14, 2021
Award
$319,500,000
Program Funding
2000
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$3,550
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-20-GPD-044-00-98
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Firefighting Equipment, Training, and Wellness
History
Version:
5
Posted date:
December 29, 2020
Archive date:
March 14, 2021
