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Assistance to FirefightersGrant (AFG) Program
1This is an AFG Grant funded Engine to a Volunteer Fire Dept. in action!
Assistance to FirefightersGrant (AFG) Program
• Purpose: To enhance the ability of first responders to protect the health and safety of the public from fire and related hazards.
• Funding: Began in 2001 with $120 million, now $750 million/year from 2013-2017 as part of Congressional reauthorization.
• E-Grant: Information, application, award, reports, payments, closeout are all online.
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Grant Programs Offered by AFG
Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S)
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER)
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EligibilityAFGFire Departments (non-federal) – career, volunteer & combinations
Non-affiliated EMS organizations
SAFERFire Departments (non-federal) – career, volunteer & combinations
State or local volunteer firefighter interest organizations.
FP&SFire Departments (non-federal)
National, regional, state, local & Tribal Nations.
Community organizations, private and public non-profit orgs, academic and research institutions.
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AFG Stats & Dates
AFG $306 million 14’ 10,000 applied – awards pending
13’ 10,694 applied, 2,150 awarded
SAFER $340 million 14’ February 9 –March 6 application period 13’ 1512 applied, 250 awarded
FP&S $34 million 14’ March 16 – April 17 application period
13’ 1176 applied, 96 awards
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This Quick Facts sheet is available at my table!
This Quick Facts sheet is available at my table!
This Quick Facts sheet is available at my table!
fema.gov/firegrants
Regional Points of ContactProgram Guidance (FOA)Applicant Tools and TipsWorkshops & Webinars
Manage GrantApplication
FAQ’s
Douglas WoodsFEMA Region 9 AFG [email protected] Help Desk: 1-866-274-0960National E- Mail: [email protected]