Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 GPD 044 000 99
Apply for DHS 13 GPD 044 000 99
- 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 "Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)" 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 Oct 30, 2013 and posted on Nov 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 6, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $288,828,075.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,888,281.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2,500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments.
- Fire Departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, State Fire Training Academies
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate. The program is designed to strengthen the day-to-day and all-hazards capabilities of the nations fire and emergency response community by providing direct financial assistance for critically needed resources. In practical terms, AFG funding is meant to help organizations protect the public, improve the safety and effectiveness of emergency personnel, expand training, and support interoperability so that responders and agencies can coordinate more smoothly during incidents. The program also emphasizes broader community resilience by helping fire and EMS organizations maintain and improve their operational readiness for fire, medical, and other hazard events.
Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA). While the eligibility list references local government categories such as city or township governments and county governments, the grant is fundamentally targeted to the fire service and related emergency response and training entities. The types of activities supported fall under firefighting-related equipment and training, as described in the category explanation, with the overall goal of closing capability gaps that could affect response performance and public safety. The legal authority for AFG comes from the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2229a et seq.), which authorizes federal support to improve fire prevention and control and related response capabilities nationwide.
For FY 2013, FEMA anticipated making about 2,500 awards under this opportunity, with an estimated total program funding level of $288,828,075. The maximum possible award amount (award ceiling) was listed as $2,888,281, and the minimum award amount (award floor) was listed as $0, indicating there was no stated minimum grant size in the public summary. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 97.044 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant). A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute some portion of project costs in accordance with the program rules described in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Key dates for the FY 2013 AFG competition include a posted date of November 4, 2013 (with a creation date of October 30, 2013) and an application deadline of December 6, 2013. The archive date was January 5, 2014, which generally indicates when the listing was moved out of active status after the application window closed. The official funding opportunity number is DHS-13-GPD-044-000-99, and additional program information was provided through FEMA's fire grants website at www.fema.gov/firegrants. Applicants needing help accessing the announcement or navigating the process were directed to the Fire Grants Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or by email at firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.
FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) - FAQs
What is the FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program?
The FY 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate. It provides direct financial assistance to strengthen the day-to-day and all-hazards capabilities of the nation's fire and emergency response community.
What is the main purpose of AFG funding?
AFG funding is intended to help organizations protect the public, improve the safety and effectiveness of emergency personnel, expand training, and support interoperability so responders and agencies can coordinate more smoothly during incidents. It also supports broader community resilience by helping fire and EMS organizations maintain and improve operational readiness for fire, medical, and other hazard events.
Which federal agencies administer this grant?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA, with FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate identified as the administering directorate.
Who is eligible to apply for the FY 2013 AFG opportunity?
Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA).
Is this program only for fire departments?
No. While it is fundamentally targeted to the fire service, eligibility also includes nonaffiliated EMS organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA), reflecting the program's focus on emergency response and training capabilities.
What kinds of projects or activities does AFG support?
The supported activities fall under firefighting-related equipment and training, with an overall goal of closing capability gaps that could affect response performance and public safety. The program also emphasizes interoperability and operational readiness across fire, medical, and other hazard events.
What does "all-hazards capabilities" mean in the context of this grant?
Based on the program description, "all-hazards" refers to capabilities that help fire and emergency response organizations operate effectively not only for fires, but also for medical and other hazard events, supporting readiness across a range of incident types.
What is the legal authority for the AFG program?
The AFG program is authorized by the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2229a et seq.). This statute authorizes federal support to improve fire prevention and control and related response capabilities nationwide.
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 97.044 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant).
What is the official funding opportunity number for FY 2013 AFG?
The official funding opportunity number is DHS-13-GPD-044-000-99.
How much total funding was anticipated for FY 2013 AFG?
For FY 2013, FEMA anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $288,828,075.
About how many awards were expected to be made?
FEMA anticipated making about 2,500 awards under this opportunity.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed maximum possible award amount (award ceiling) was $2,888,281.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The listed minimum award amount (award floor) was $0, which indicates there was no stated minimum grant size in the public summary.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients should expect to contribute some portion of project costs in accordance with the program rules described in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Where can applicants find the complete rules about the match requirement and other program requirements?
The public summary notes that match requirements and related rules are described in the full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
When was the FY 2013 AFG opportunity posted?
The posted date was November 4, 2013, and the creation date was October 30, 2013.
What was the application deadline for FY 2013 AFG?
The application deadline was December 6, 2013.
What does the archive date mean, and what was it for this opportunity?
The archive date was January 5, 2014. The listing indicates this generally reflects when the opportunity was moved out of active status after the application window closed.
Where was additional program information provided?
Additional program information was provided through FEMA's fire grants website at http://www.fema.gov/firegrants.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application process?
Applicants needing help were directed to the Fire Grants Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or by email at firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.
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