Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)

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Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. 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.

Who can apply

  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Others

Contact

AFG P&S Help Desk <br/>Phone: 8662740960 <br/>Email: firegrants@fema.gov
firegrants@fema.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 1, 2016
  • ClosesNov 18, 2016
  • Award floor$0
  • Award ceiling$3,450,000
  • Program funding$310,500,000
  • Expected awards2500
  • CFDA97.044
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