FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
- 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
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
firegrants@dhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY19AFGNOFO.pdf | FY19AFGNOFO | Jan 28, 2020 04:27 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 19, 2020
Award
$310,500,000
Program Funding
2500
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$9,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-19-GPD-044-00-99
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:
8
Posted date:
January 28, 2020
Archive date:
April 19, 2020
