Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 08 GPD 044 001
Apply for DHS 08 GPD 044 001
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistance to Firefighters 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 Mar 26, 2008 and posted on Mar 26, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 4, 2008 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 500 p.m. EDT on April 4, 2008. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by April 1, 2008, or otherwise received by close of business on April 4, 2008.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $504,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5,000 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants Fire Departments Non affiliated Emergency Medical Services Organizations Eligibility explanation Tom Harrington, 202 786 9791 tom.harrington@dhs.gov
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, listed under CFDA 97.044. Its purpose is to provide direct financial assistance to local fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations so they can strengthen their ability to respond to fires, fire-related hazards, and other all-hazards incidents. The program is designed to close capability gaps by helping organizations that do not have adequate tools, staffing support resources, or funding to properly protect both the public and frontline responders. In practical terms, the program focuses on improving day-to-day operational readiness, responder safety, and the overall effectiveness of emergency response services.
Eligible applicants for this opportunity include fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations. Funding can be used across several major project categories. One major area is Firefighter Operations and Safety, which covers items such as personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness and fitness initiatives, and certain modifications to fire facilities intended to improve safety or operational capability. A second category supports Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition, allowing departments to request funding for vehicles needed for firefighting and related response missions. On the EMS side, the program similarly supports EMS Operations and Safety, including protective equipment, training, wellness and fitness efforts, and modifications to EMS facilities. Another eligible category is EMS Vehicle Acquisition, which can fund ambulances or other EMS response vehicles. The program also includes support for Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability, aimed at improving multi-agency coordination and communications so neighboring jurisdictions can work together more effectively during emergencies.
For FY 2008, the grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 08 GPD 044 001) projected an estimated total funding amount of $504,000,000 and anticipated approximately 5,000 awards, with an award ceiling of $2,750,000. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project costs according to the program rules described in the official guidance.
The application process for FY 2008 was handled outside Grants.gov. Applicants were directed to submit using the AFG system and guidance available through the AFG website at www.firegrantsupport.com and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) website at www.usfa.fema.gov. Key dates listed for this cycle included a posting date of March 26, 2008, and an application deadline of April 4, 2008. Electronic submissions were due no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 4, 2008, while mailed applications had to be postmarked by April 1, 2008 or received by close of business on April 4, 2008. The archived date for the opportunity was April 5, 2008. For assistance or questions, the notice provided a point of contact at DHS/FEMA: Tom Harrington (202-786-9791, tom.harrington@dhs.gov). Additional details were linked through http://www.firegrantsupport.com.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program - FAQs (FY 2008 Notice)
What is the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program?
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its purpose is to provide direct financial assistance to local fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations to strengthen their ability to respond to fires, fire-related hazards, and other all-hazards incidents.
Who administers AFG?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 97.044.
What is the main goal of AFG funding?
AFG is designed to close capability gaps by helping organizations that do not have adequate tools, staffing support resources, or funding to properly protect the public and frontline responders. In practical terms, it focuses on improving day-to-day operational readiness, responder safety, and the overall effectiveness of emergency response services.
What types of incidents does the program support?
The funding is intended to strengthen response to fires, fire-related hazards, and other all-hazards incidents.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations.
What are the major funding categories available under AFG?
The opportunity describes several major project categories: Firefighter Operations and Safety; Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition; EMS Operations and Safety; EMS Vehicle Acquisition; and Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability.
What can be funded under Firefighter Operations and Safety?
This category includes items such as personal protective equipment, firefighting equipment, training, wellness and fitness initiatives, and certain modifications to fire facilities intended to improve safety or operational capability.
Can AFG funds be used to purchase firefighting vehicles?
Yes. The Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition category allows departments to request funding for vehicles needed for firefighting and related response missions.
What can be funded under EMS Operations and Safety?
This category supports EMS protective equipment, training, wellness and fitness efforts, and modifications to EMS facilities.
Can AFG funds be used to purchase ambulances or EMS vehicles?
Yes. The EMS Vehicle Acquisition category can fund ambulances or other EMS response vehicles.
What are Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability?
These projects are aimed at improving multi-agency coordination and communications so neighboring jurisdictions can work together more effectively during emergencies.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the FY 2008 notice?
The FY 2008 grant opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 08 GPD 044 001.
How much total funding was estimated for FY 2008?
For FY 2008, the opportunity projected an estimated total funding amount of $504,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated for FY 2008?
The notice anticipated approximately 5,000 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for FY 2008?
The award ceiling listed for FY 2008 was $2,750,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute a portion of project costs according to the program rules described in the official guidance.
Was the FY 2008 application submitted through Grants.gov?
No. For FY 2008, the application process was handled outside Grants.gov. Applicants were directed to submit using the AFG system.
Where were applicants directed to find the application system and guidance?
Applicants were directed to the AFG website at www.firegrantsupport.com and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) website at www.usfa.fema.gov.
What was the posting date for the FY 2008 opportunity?
The posting date listed was March 26, 2008.
What was the application deadline for FY 2008?
The application deadline listed was April 4, 2008.
When were electronic applications due?
Electronic submissions were due no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 4, 2008.
What were the mailing deadlines for paper applications?
Mailed applications had to be postmarked by April 1, 2008 or received by close of business on April 4, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archived date listed for the opportunity was April 5, 2008.
Who was the point of contact listed for questions about the opportunity?
The notice provided a DHS/FEMA point of contact: Tom Harrington (202-786-9791, tom.harrington@dhs.gov).
Where could applicants find additional details?
Additional details were linked through http://www.firegrantsupport.com.
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