Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 GPD 044 000 99
Apply for DHS 14 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) 2014 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 Nov 3, 2014 and posted on Nov 3, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 5, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $304,503,764.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2,500 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments.
- Fire Departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, State Fire Training Academies
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Opportunity Summary:
Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity 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 frontline emergency response capabilities by providing direct financial assistance for resources that are considered critically needed. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help communities improve public safety by better equipping and training the organizations that respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other all-hazards incidents, while also improving interoperability and overall community resilience.
The opportunity is grounded in federal law under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2229a et seq.), which authorizes FEMA to support fire and related emergency services through targeted assistance. The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) serves as the formal guide for applicants, laying out the specific requirements, how applications are processed, and how FEMA evaluates submissions for funding decisions.
Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA). The listing also notes local government eligibility categories such as county governments and city or township governments, reflecting the local nature of many fire and emergency response entities, but the core eligible applicant types are the operational fire, EMS, and training academy organizations identified in the eligibility details. The funded activities fall under firefighting and emergency medical service related equipment and training, emphasizing the program's focus on tangible operational improvements rather than general-purpose funding.
For FY 2014, the program anticipated making approximately 2,500 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $304,503,764. Individual awards could be as large as $3,400,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients generally must contribute a portion of the project cost from non-federal sources as part of the award conditions.
Administrative details for this specific announcement include Funding Opportunity Number DHS-14-GPD-044-000-99 and CFDA number 97.044 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant). The opportunity was posted and created on November 3, 2014, with an application closing date of December 5, 2014, and an archive date of January 4, 2015. Applicants seeking official materials and updates were directed to FEMA's fire grants site at www.fema.gov/firegrants. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, FEMA provided an AFG Help Desk at (866) 274-0960 and the email address firegrants@fema.gov.
FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program?
The FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate. The program provides direct financial assistance to strengthen frontline emergency response capabilities by funding resources that are considered critically needed.
What is the overall purpose of AFG funding?
The program is designed to help communities improve public safety by better equipping and training organizations that respond to fires, medical emergencies, and other all-hazards incidents. It also emphasizes improving interoperability and overall community resilience.
Who administers the AFG program?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA, specifically FEMA's Grant Programs Directorate.
What law authorizes this grant program?
The AFG opportunity is authorized under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2229a et seq.).
What is the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and why does it matter?
The FOA is the formal guide for applicants. It lays out the specific requirements for applying, explains how applications are processed, and describes how FEMA evaluates submissions when making funding decisions.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA).
Are local governments eligible applicants?
The listing notes local government eligibility categories such as county governments and city or township governments. However, the core eligible applicant types identified in the eligibility details are operational fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies.
What types of projects or activities does AFG fund?
Funded activities fall under firefighting and emergency medical service-related equipment and training. The emphasis is on tangible operational improvements rather than general-purpose funding.
About how many awards were anticipated for FY 2014?
For FY 2014, the program anticipated making approximately 2,500 awards.
How much total funding was estimated for FY 2014?
The estimated total funding amount for FY 2014 was $304,503,764.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as large as $3,400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients generally must contribute a portion of the project cost from non-federal sources as part of the award conditions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-14-GPD-044-000-99.
What is the CFDA number for AFG?
The CFDA number is 97.044 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant).
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on November 3, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was December 5, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 4, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find official materials and updates?
Applicants were directed to FEMA's fire grants site at www.fema.gov/firegrants for official materials and updates.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, FEMA provided an AFG Help Desk at (866) 274-0960 and the email address firegrants@fema.gov.
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