Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 2011 GPD 044 000 98
Apply for DHS 2011 GPD 044 000 98
- 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 Apr 4, 2012 and posted on Apr 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2012. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Fire Departments, Private Institutions of Higher Education
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants opportunity is a discretionary grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate. Its overall aim is to improve safety for both the public and firefighters by reducing deaths, injuries, and other harms connected to fires and fire-related hazards. FPS is positioned as a component of the larger AFG Program, and it focuses specifically on prevention-oriented projects and firefighter safety research rather than general operational fire service needs.
Funding through FPS is organized into two main activity areas. The first, the Fire Prevention and Safety Activity, supports practical prevention efforts designed to reach high-risk target groups and reduce the frequency and severity of fire-related deaths and injuries. This can include education, outreach, and community risk-reduction strategies aimed at populations or settings with elevated fire risk. The second, the Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity, supports research and development work intended to improve firefighter safety, such as testing, evaluating, or developing new methods, technologies, or evidence-based practices that reduce firefighter injury and fatality risks. FEMA indicates that the program guidance document is the central reference for applicants because it lays out eligibility requirements, application procedures, and how proposals are reviewed and scored for both categories.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-2011-GPD-044-000-98; CFDA 97.044) had an estimated total funding amount of $35,000,000 and anticipated making about 200 awards. Individual awards could be as large as $1,000,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project costs or meet other match requirements as specified in the guidance.
Eligibility spans several types of applicants, including city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations other than higher education institutions. The listing also references fire departments as eligible applicants, reflecting the program's fire service focus. The activity category is labeled "Other" with an emphasis on fire prevention, and it also includes science and technology and other research and development elements given the firefighter safety R&D track.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted and created on April 4, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 27, 2012, and an archive date of April 28, 2012. For official program materials and updates, FEMA directs applicants to www.fema.gov/firegrants. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or navigating the process were directed to the Fire Grant Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program - Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants FAQs
What is the Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants opportunity?
Fire Prevention and Safety (FPS) Grants are a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate. FPS is a component of the broader Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program and focuses on prevention-oriented projects and firefighter safety research intended to reduce deaths, injuries, and other harms related to fires and fire-related hazards.
What is the main goal of FPS Grants?
The overall aim is to improve safety for both the public and firefighters by reducing deaths, injuries, and other harms connected to fires and fire-related hazards.
How is FPS different from other AFG Program funding?
Based on the notice information, FPS specifically emphasizes prevention-oriented projects and firefighter safety research and development, rather than general operational fire service needs.
What are the two main activity areas funded under FPS?
FPS funding is organized into two activity areas:
- Fire Prevention and Safety Activity (practical prevention efforts and community risk reduction)
- Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity (research, testing, evaluation, and development to improve firefighter safety)
What types of projects are supported under the Fire Prevention and Safety Activity?
This activity supports practical prevention efforts designed to reach high-risk target groups and reduce the frequency and severity of fire-related deaths and injuries. Examples described in the notice include education, outreach, and community risk-reduction strategies aimed at populations or settings with elevated fire risk.
What types of projects are supported under the Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity?
This activity supports research and development intended to improve firefighter safety. The notice describes work such as testing, evaluating, or developing new methods, technologies, or evidence-based practices that reduce firefighter injury and fatality risks.
Where are eligibility requirements and application rules explained?
FEMA indicates that the program guidance document is the central reference for applicants. It lays out eligibility requirements, application procedures, and how proposals are reviewed and scored for both FPS activity areas.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this notice?
- Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-2011-GPD-044-000-98
- CFDA: 97.044
How much funding was estimated to be available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount listed in the notice is $35,000,000.
About how many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated approximately 200 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listing states that individual awards could be as large as $1,000,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the notice. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice states that a cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute some portion of project costs or meet other match requirements as specified in the program guidance.
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice lists eligibility across multiple applicant types, including:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than higher education institutions)
- Fire departments (referenced as eligible applicants in the listing)
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is labeled as "Other" with an emphasis on fire prevention. The notice also references science and technology and other research and development elements through the firefighter safety R&D track.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
- Posted/created: April 4, 2012
- Closing date (original and current): April 27, 2012
- Archive date: April 28, 2012
Where can applicants find official program materials and updates?
FEMA directs applicants to www.fema.gov/firegrants for official program materials and updates.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application process?
Applicants needing help were directed to the Fire Grant Help Desk:
- Phone: 1-866-274-0960
- Email: firegrants@dhs.gov
How are proposals reviewed and scored?
The notice indicates that the program guidance document explains how proposals are reviewed and scored for both the Fire Prevention and Safety Activity and the Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity.
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