Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 GPD 044 000 02
Apply for DHS 10 GPD 044 000 02
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 30, 2010 and posted on Jan 3, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 4, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 200 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Fire Departments, Institutions of Higher Education, Community Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate. Its overall goal is to improve safety for both the public and firefighters by reducing risks tied to fires and fire-related hazards. FPS is one component of the broader AFG Program and focuses specifically on prevention-focused community impact work and on research that can lead to safer firefighting practices, equipment, and outcomes.
FPS funding supports two main categories of projects. The first, the Fire Prevention and Safety Activity category, is aimed at practical prevention efforts that target populations at higher risk and seek to reduce deaths and injuries caused by fire and related hazards. In other words, these grants are meant to help organizations design and deliver interventions that measurably improve fire safety outcomes in vulnerable communities. The second category, Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity, supports research and development efforts intended to improve firefighter safety. That can include studies, testing, and development work that advances knowledge, tools, or methods that reduce injuries and fatalities among firefighters.
For this particular funding notice (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 GPD 044 000 02; CFDA 97.044), FEMA anticipated making about 200 awards with an estimated total program funding amount of $35,000,000. Individual awards could be as large as $1,000,000, and the minimum award amount is listed as $0 (which typically signals that award sizes can vary widely depending on project type and available funds). The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the program guidance.
Eligibility is broad and includes fire departments, institutions of higher education, and community organizations. The eligible applicant types listed for this opportunity include city or township governments, county governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and other applicants as further clarified in the eligibility guidance. Applicants are expected to follow the program guidance document, which lays out the specific requirements, application process, and the criteria FEMA uses to evaluate and score submissions for both FPS activity areas.
Key dates for the archived posting show it was posted January 3, 2011, with an application deadline of February 4, 2011, and an archive date of February 5, 2011. Applicants or interested parties were directed to additional program resources at www.firegrantsupport.com, and questions or access issues could be routed through the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or by email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants - FAQs
What is the Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) grant opportunity?
The Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants are a discretionary federal funding opportunity under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The FPS component is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate, and it supports work intended to improve safety for the public and for firefighters by reducing risks tied to fires and fire-related hazards.
How does FPS fit within the broader Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program?
FPS is one component of the broader AFG Program. While AFG can cover a range of firefighter assistance needs, FPS focuses specifically on prevention-focused community impact work and on research and development that can lead to safer firefighting practices, equipment, and outcomes.
What is the overall goal of the FPS Grants?
The overall goal is to improve safety for both the public and firefighters by reducing risks associated with fires and fire-related hazards. FPS aims to reduce fire-related deaths and injuries through prevention activities and to reduce firefighter injuries and fatalities through research and development.
What kinds of projects does FPS funding support?
FPS funding supports two main project categories: (1) Fire Prevention and Safety Activity projects focused on practical prevention and community risk reduction, and (2) Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity projects focused on research and development to improve firefighter safety.
What is the "Fire Prevention and Safety Activity" category?
The Fire Prevention and Safety Activity category is aimed at practical prevention efforts that target populations at higher risk and seek to reduce deaths and injuries caused by fire and related hazards. These projects are intended to help organizations design and deliver interventions that measurably improve fire safety outcomes in vulnerable communities.
What is the "Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity" category?
The Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity category supports research and development efforts intended to improve firefighter safety. This can include studies, testing, and development work that advances knowledge, tools, or methods that reduce injuries and fatalities among firefighters.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by DHS through FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 10 GPD 044 000 02, and the CFDA number is 97.044.
How much total funding was anticipated for this FPS funding notice?
FEMA anticipated an estimated total program funding amount of $35,000,000 for this funding notice.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
FEMA anticipated making about 200 awards under this notice.
What is the maximum individual award amount?
Individual awards could be as large as $1,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The minimum award amount is listed as $0, which typically signals that award sizes can vary widely depending on project type and available funds.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources, consistent with the program guidance.
Who is eligible to apply for FPS funding under this notice?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes fire departments, institutions of higher education, and community organizations. Eligible applicant types listed include city or township governments, county governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category), Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments), and other applicants as further clarified in the eligibility guidance.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicant types (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category).
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are local governments eligible to apply?
Yes. City or township governments and county governments are listed as eligible applicant types.
Are tribal organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) are listed as eligible applicant types.
Where are the detailed requirements and evaluation criteria described?
Applicants are expected to follow the program guidance document, which lays out the specific requirements, application process, and the criteria FEMA uses to evaluate and score submissions for both FPS activity areas.
How are applications evaluated?
FEMA uses criteria described in the program guidance document to evaluate and score submissions for both the Fire Prevention and Safety Activity area and the Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity area.
What were the key dates for this (archived) posting?
The posting date was January 3, 2011. The application deadline was February 4, 2011. The archive date was February 5, 2011.
Where can applicants find additional FPS/AFG program resources?
Additional program resources were provided at www.firegrantsupport.com.
Who can applicants contact for help with questions or access issues?
Applicants or interested parties could contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or by email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
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