Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 USFA 043 000 01
Apply for DHS 15 USFA 043 000 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 "Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.043 State Fire Training Systems Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 29, 2015 and posted on Apr 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State Fire Training Systems as designated by State registration or Governors Declaration
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 15 USFA 043 000 01) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, specifically connected to the U.S. Fire Administration grant programming. Its core purpose is to provide direct training assistance to states in order to reduce training and competency gaps across the nations fire and emergency response community. In practical terms, the program is aimed at strengthening statewide fire training systems so they can better prepare firefighters and emergency responders through improved training capacity, delivery, or support functions tied to competency development.
This opportunity was offered as a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) under the CFDA number 97.043, titled State Fire Training Systems Grants. FEMA anticipated making up to 50 awards under this cycle. The estimated total funding available for the program was $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 per grant and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The announcement indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility was limited to state fire training systems, specifically those recognized as the official state-level fire training entity by state registration or by a governors declaration. The listing of Eligible Applicants as "Others" is clarified by this eligibility note, which effectively narrows applicants to the designated state organizations responsible for statewide fire training, rather than local departments, individuals, or private entities.
The opportunity was posted and created on April 29, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 30, 2015. The archive date is listed as June 30, 2015, indicating the application window and active listing period were limited to that timeframe. For applicants needing the full announcement or experiencing access issues, FEMA provided a point of contact through the GMD Systems Branch at the email address GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov, and the announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information and access to application materials.
FY 2015 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program (DHS 15 USFA 043 000 01) - FAQs
What is the FY 2015 State Fire Training (SFT) Systems Grant Program?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, connected to U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) grant programming. The program provides direct training assistance to states to help reduce training and competency gaps across the nation's fire and emergency response community.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to strengthen statewide fire training systems so they can better prepare firefighters and emergency responders. The focus is on improving training capacity, training delivery, or support functions tied to competency development.
Who administers this grant?
The grant is administered by DHS through FEMA, and it is specifically connected to U.S. Fire Administration grant programming.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 15 USFA 043 000 01.
What is the CFDA number and program title?
The CFDA number is 97.043, and the title is State Fire Training Systems Grants.
What type of funding instrument is this opportunity?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making under this cycle?
FEMA anticipated making up to 50 awards for this funding cycle.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available for the program was $1,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $20,000 per grant.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state fire training systems recognized as the official state-level fire training entity by state registration or by a governor's declaration.
Does the listing of "Eligible Applicants: Others" mean anyone can apply?
No. Although the eligible applicant category was listed as "Others," the eligibility note clarifies that only the designated state organizations responsible for statewide fire training were eligible, not local departments, individuals, or private entities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 29, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was May 30, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 30, 2015, reflecting that the listing and application window were limited to that time period.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for additional information and access to application materials.
Who could applicants contact for help if they needed the full announcement or had access issues?
FEMA provided a point of contact through the GMD Systems Branch, reachable by email at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
What kind of gaps is this program intended to address?
The program is intended to reduce training and competency gaps across the nation's fire and emergency response community by strengthening statewide fire training systems and their ability to support competency development.
What kinds of improvements does the grant aim to support?
Based on the program description, the grant aimed to support improvements to training capacity, training delivery, and support functions tied to competency development within statewide fire training systems.
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