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 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
Government
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Fire Departments, Private Institutions of Higher Education
Grantor contact information
Description
Systems and Business Support Branch
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY2016_Fire_Prevention_and_Safety_NOFO_Final.pdf | FY2016 Fire Prevention and Safety NoFO | Apr 10, 2017 03:51 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: June 18, 2017
Award
$34,500,000
Program Funding
100
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-16-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:
2
Posted date:
April 10, 2017
Archive date:
June 18, 2017
