Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 GPD 044 000 01
Apply for DHS 10 GPD 044 000 01
- 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 23, 2010 and posted on Apr 23, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 28, 2010 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $390,000,000.00 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 4,000 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Fire Departments and Non affiliated Emergency Medical Services Organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA. 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 prevent, prepare for, and respond to fires and related hazards, as well as broader all-hazards incidents. The central idea behind AFG is practical readiness: helping frontline responders fill clear gaps in equipment, training, facilities, and vehicles so they can better protect both the public and the emergency personnel doing the work.
This opportunity is aimed specifically at organizations that do not have sufficient tools and resources to effectively address their operational needs. Eligible applicants include fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations. The program supports a range of project types, organized into several major funding areas. Firefighter Operations and Safety covers core readiness items such as personal protective equipment (PPE), firefighting equipment, training activities, wellness and fitness initiatives, and certain modifications to fire facilities that improve safety or operational effectiveness. Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition supports the purchase of fire apparatus and related vehicles needed for response. EMS Operations and Safety parallels the firefighter category, supporting PPE, equipment, training, wellness/fitness, and facility modifications specific to EMS operations. EMS Vehicle Acquisition supports the purchase of ambulances and other EMS response vehicles. The program also includes Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability, which are intended to improve coordinated response across multiple departments or jurisdictions, particularly where communications and operational interoperability are essential during complex incidents.
For this particular posting (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 GPD 044 000 01; CFDA 97.044), FEMA anticipated making a large number of awards, with an estimated 4,000 grants funded from an estimated total program amount of $390,000,000. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed is $2,750,000, and the minimum (award floor) is $0, meaning there is no stated minimum request size. Cost sharing or matching is required, which means applicants should plan to contribute a portion of project costs according to the program rules described in the full announcement.
The application timeline in the notice set a closing date of May 28, 2010. Electronic submissions had to be completed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010. For mailed applications, the notice required that they be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 28, 2010. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2010 and later archived on June 27, 2010, reflecting that this specific announcement cycle is closed, even though the AFG program itself runs in multiple funding years.
Applicants or interested parties were directed to www.firegrantsupport.com for additional information and support resources. For help accessing the full announcement or troubleshooting application issues, FEMA provided a Fire Grants Help Desk contact at 1-866-274-0960 and the email address firegrants@dhs.gov.
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 administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA. It provides direct financial assistance to local fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations to strengthen their ability to prevent, prepare for, and respond to fires and related hazards, as well as broader all-hazards incidents.
What is the main goal of AFG funding?
The central goal is practical readiness. AFG is meant to help frontline responders address clear gaps in equipment, training, facilities, and vehicles so they can better protect the public and the emergency personnel doing the work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations.
What kinds of organizations is this opportunity aimed at?
This opportunity is aimed specifically at organizations that do not have sufficient tools and resources to effectively address their operational needs.
What are the main funding areas supported by this opportunity?
The program supports several major funding areas: Firefighter Operations and Safety; Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition; EMS Operations and Safety; EMS Vehicle Acquisition; and Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability.
What does "Firefighter Operations and Safety" funding cover?
Firefighter Operations and Safety covers core readiness items such as personal protective equipment (PPE), firefighting equipment, training activities, wellness and fitness initiatives, and certain modifications to fire facilities that improve safety or operational effectiveness.
What does "Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition" funding support?
Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition supports the purchase of fire apparatus and related vehicles needed for response.
What does "EMS Operations and Safety" funding cover?
EMS Operations and Safety parallels the firefighter category, supporting PPE, equipment, training, wellness and fitness initiatives, and facility modifications specific to EMS operations.
What does "EMS Vehicle Acquisition" funding support?
EMS Vehicle Acquisition supports the purchase of ambulances and other EMS response vehicles.
What are "Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability"?
Regional Projects to Achieve Interoperability are intended to improve coordinated response across multiple departments or jurisdictions, particularly where communications and operational interoperability are essential during complex incidents.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this posting is DHS 10 GPD 044 000 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number provided in the notice is 97.044.
How much total funding was FEMA expecting to award under this posting?
FEMA estimated a total program amount of $390,000,000 for this announcement cycle.
How many grants were anticipated under this posting?
FEMA anticipated making a large number of awards, estimating approximately 4,000 grants for this cycle.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $2,750,000.
Is there a minimum amount you must request?
The minimum award amount (award floor) is listed as $0, meaning there is no stated minimum request size in the notice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute a portion of project costs according to the program rules described in the full announcement.
When did this specific application cycle close?
The closing date in the notice was May 28, 2010.
What was the deadline for electronic submission?
Electronic submissions had to be completed by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 28, 2010.
What were the rules for mailed applications?
Mailed applications had to be postmarked by Wednesday, May 26, 2010, or otherwise received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 28, 2010.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2010 and later archived on June 27, 2010.
Is this specific posting still open?
No. This specific announcement cycle is closed and archived, even though the AFG program itself runs in multiple funding years.
Where were applicants directed for additional information and support resources?
Applicants and interested parties were directed to www.firegrantsupport.com for additional information and support resources.
How can someone get help with the full announcement or application troubleshooting?
FEMA provided a Fire Grants Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 and the email address firegrants@dhs.gov for help accessing the full announcement or troubleshooting application issues.
Which federal agency administers AFG?
AFG is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA.
What types of incidents does AFG aim to help organizations respond to?
AFG aims to strengthen capabilities for fires and related hazards, as well as broader all-hazards incidents.
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