Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 044 001
Apply for DHS 09 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 Apr 15, 2009 and posted on Apr 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2009 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 500 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by May 18, 2009, or otherwise received by 500 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $565,000,000.00 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).
- Fire Departments Non affiliated Emergency Medical Services Organizations
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, with program support tied to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Its core purpose is to put funding directly into the hands of local fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations so they can strengthen their ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to fires and related hazards. The program is designed around a practical public safety goal: helping frontline emergency response organizations close real capability gaps, especially those that do not have adequate tools, equipment, training, or other resources to protect both the public and their own personnel across a range of hazards, not only fires.
This specific funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD 044 001; CFDA 97.044) was categorized under homeland security preparedness and carried an estimated total funding level of about $565,000,000. FEMA anticipated making a very large number of awards (around 5,000), reflecting the program's broad reach across the country and its emphasis on supporting many departments and EMS organizations rather than only a small group of large projects. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $2,750,000, indicating the maximum possible federal funding level for an individual award under this cycle.
Eligibility was targeted to two main applicant types: fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations. In other words, the program was meant for local emergency response agencies and EMS entities that are not affiliated with a fire department, recognizing that independent EMS providers also face equipment, staffing, and readiness challenges that directly impact community safety and responder wellbeing. The opportunity also indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project costs or otherwise meet a match requirement as part of the award conditions.
The application process for AFG is handled outside Grants.gov. Applicants were directed to apply and access official program guidance through the AFG website (www.firegrantsupport.com) and the USFA website (www.usfa.fema.gov), rather than the standard federal portal. For this 2009 cycle, the closing date was May 20, 2009. Electronically submitted applications had to be filed by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. For mailed submissions, applications needed to be postmarked by May 18, 2009, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on May 20, 2009. The listing shows the opportunity was posted on April 15, 2009, and later archived on April 17, 2010.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Tom Harrington, reachable at 202-786-9791 and Tom.harrington@dhs.gov. The main public link provided for additional information was http://www.firegrantsupport.com.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program - FAQs
What is the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program?
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, with program support tied to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). It is designed to put funding directly into the hands of local fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations.
What is the main purpose of the AFG Program?
The core purpose of AFG is to help frontline emergency response organizations strengthen their ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to fires and related hazards. The program focuses on practical public safety outcomes by helping departments and EMS organizations close real capability gaps, especially where tools, equipment, training, or other resources are insufficient to protect the public and responders.
Does AFG fund needs beyond fire response?
Yes. The program description emphasizes support across a range of hazards, not only fires, as long as the purpose aligns with strengthening prevention, preparedness, and response capabilities for fire and related hazards.
Who administers the AFG Program?
The program is run by DHS through FEMA, with program support tied to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity is listed as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 GPD 044 001, with CFDA 97.044.
How was this funding opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under homeland security preparedness.
What was the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding level for this cycle was about $565,000,000.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making around 5,000 awards, reflecting the program's broad nationwide reach and emphasis on supporting many local organizations.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) for an individual grant?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $2,750,000, which indicates the maximum possible federal funding level for a single award under this cycle.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was targeted to two applicant types: (1) fire departments and (2) nonaffiliated EMS organizations.
What does "nonaffiliated EMS organization" mean in this opportunity?
In this listing, "nonaffiliated EMS organizations" refers to EMS entities that are not affiliated with a fire department, recognizing that independent EMS providers may also face equipment, staffing, and readiness challenges affecting community safety and responder wellbeing.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity indicated a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project costs or otherwise meet a match requirement as part of the award conditions.
Was the application submitted through Grants.gov?
No. The application process for AFG was handled outside Grants.gov.
Where did applicants apply for the AFG Program?
Applicants were directed to apply and access official program guidance through the AFG website at www.firegrantsupport.com and the USFA website at www.usfa.fema.gov.
What was the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2009.
What was the closing date for this 2009 cycle?
The closing date listed for this cycle was May 20, 2009.
What was the electronic submission deadline?
Electronically submitted applications had to be filed by 5:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.
What were the mailing deadlines for paper submissions?
For mailed submissions, applications needed to be postmarked by May 18, 2009, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on May 20, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The listing shows the opportunity was archived on April 17, 2010.
Where can applicants find the main public link for additional information?
The main public link provided for additional information was http://www.firegrantsupport.com.
Who was the point of contact for issues accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Tom Harrington.
How could someone reach the point of contact?
Tom Harrington could be reached by phone at 202-786-9791 and by email at Tom.harrington@dhs.gov.
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