Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 08 GPD 083 001
Apply for DHS 08 GPD 083 001
- 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 "FY 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2008 and posted on May 27, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2008 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements and program priorities contained in the FY 2008 SAFER Program Guidance. The Program Guidance is accessible at grant programs official Website at www.firegrantsupport.com. The SAFER application is not available via Grants.gov. However, the application may be accessed via the above referenced Website.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $190,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $108,830.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 400 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Volunteer, career, and combination fire departments are eligible to apply under the Hiring of Firefighters Activity. Municipalities and fire districts may submit applications on behalf of fire departments that lack the legal status to do so, such as departments under the auspices of the municipality or district. Each eligible applicant is limited to one application per application period. Eligibility for this activity is limited to volunteer and combination fire departments (see SAFER Grants Definitions ). Statewide or local organizations that represent the interests of volunteer firefighters and individual fire departments (volunteer or combination) may apply for assistance for regional projects. An individual fire department may act as a host applicant and apply for regional projects on behalf of itself and any number of neighboring fire departments. For example, a host applicant could apply for a regional media campaign promoting volunteerism.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant opportunity is a competitive, discretionary federal grant program run by the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA, administered by the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Office. Its purpose is straightforward: provide financial help to fire departments so they can increase the number of frontline firefighters available for emergency response. The broader public safety goal is to strengthen local staffing and deployment so departments can respond when emergencies occur and communities have more reliable protection from fires and related hazards. By increasing staffing capacity, the program is also intended to help departments better meet widely recognized operational and safety expectations, including standards associated with NFPA and OSHA.
SAFER funding is organized around two main activities, and an applicant can choose to apply for either one or include both within a single submission. The first activity, Hiring of Firefighters, supports adding new personnel by covering a portion of the salaries and benefits of newly hired firefighters. This hiring support is structured as a grant with a five year period of performance, reflecting that staffing increases are long-term commitments and not short-term purchases. The intent is to raise the number of operational, frontline firefighters so departments can improve day-to-day staffing levels, response capability, and operational readiness.
The second activity, Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters, is aimed at volunteer capacity, with an emphasis on creating a net increase in trained, certified, and competent volunteer firefighters who can safely respond to the types of incidents expected within the applicant's response area. The focus is not simply on general outreach, but specifically on bringing in and keeping volunteers who participate in, or are trained for, firefighting and emergency response operations. This part of the program also allows for regional approaches, such as collaborative recruitment campaigns, when done through eligible organizations or a host department coordinating a multi-department effort.
Eligibility depends on which activity is being pursued. For the Hiring of Firefighters activity, volunteer, combination, and career fire departments are eligible to apply. If a fire department cannot apply on its own due to legal status, a municipality or fire district can submit the application on the department's behalf. For the Recruitment and Retention activity, eligibility is limited to volunteer and combination fire departments, and it also extends to statewide or local organizations representing volunteer firefighters and individual departments for regional projects. A single fire department may serve as a host applicant to apply on behalf of itself and neighboring departments, which is useful for shared recruitment and retention initiatives that benefit multiple jurisdictions.
This FY 2008 opportunity anticipated approximately 400 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $190,000,000. The listed award ceiling is $108,830. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients should expect some level of local financial participation consistent with the program rules in the official guidance. The funding opportunity number is DHS 08 GPD 083 001, and the CFDA number is 97.083.
Key timing and submission details are important for this solicitation. The opportunity was posted May 27, 2008, with an application closing date of June 27, 2008, and an archive date of July 27, 2008. Applications were not submitted through Grants.gov; instead, applicants were directed to the program site (www.firegrantsupport.com) to access the application and the FY 2008 SAFER Program Guidance. The guidance is emphasized as essential because it contains the formal submission requirements and the program priorities used to evaluate applications. For assistance, FEMA provided contact information through the Grant Programs Directorate at 1-866-274-0960 and the email firegrants@dhs.gov.
FY 2008 SAFER Grant (DHS/FEMA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FY 2008 SAFER grant program?
The FY 2008 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program is a competitive, discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA and administered by the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Office. Its purpose is to provide financial help to fire departments to increase the number of frontline firefighters available for emergency response.
What is the main goal of SAFER funding?
The program is designed to strengthen local staffing and deployment so departments can respond when emergencies occur and communities have more reliable protection from fires and related hazards. By increasing staffing capacity, SAFER is also intended to help departments better meet widely recognized operational and safety expectations, including standards associated with NFPA and OSHA.
Is SAFER a formula grant or a competitive grant?
It is a competitive, discretionary federal grant program, meaning applications are reviewed and selected based on program priorities and evaluation criteria described in the official FY 2008 SAFER Program Guidance.
Who runs and administers the SAFER program?
The program is run by DHS through FEMA and administered by the AFG Program Office.
What are the two main activities funded under FY 2008 SAFER?
SAFER funding is organized around two activities: (1) Hiring of Firefighters and (2) Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters.
Can an applicant apply for both SAFER activities?
Yes. An applicant can choose to apply for either activity or include both activities within a single submission.
What does the Hiring of Firefighters activity support?
Hiring of Firefighters supports adding new personnel by covering a portion of the salaries and benefits of newly hired firefighters. The intent is to increase the number of operational, frontline firefighters and improve day-to-day staffing levels, response capability, and operational readiness.
How long is the period of performance for the Hiring of Firefighters activity?
The hiring support is structured as a grant with a five year period of performance, reflecting that staffing increases are long-term commitments rather than short-term purchases.
What does the Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters activity focus on?
This activity focuses on creating a net increase in trained, certified, and competent volunteer firefighters who can safely respond to the types of incidents expected within the applicant's response area. The emphasis is not just on general outreach, but on bringing in and keeping volunteers who participate in, or are trained for, firefighting and emergency response operations.
Does the Recruitment and Retention activity allow regional or multi-department approaches?
Yes. This part of the program allows regional approaches, such as collaborative recruitment campaigns, when done through eligible organizations or a host department coordinating a multi-department effort.
Which fire departments are eligible for the Hiring of Firefighters activity?
Volunteer, combination, and career fire departments are eligible to apply for the Hiring of Firefighters activity.
Can a municipality or fire district apply on behalf of a fire department?
Yes. If a fire department cannot apply on its own due to legal status, a municipality or fire district can submit the application on the department's behalf (for the Hiring of Firefighters activity).
Who is eligible for the Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters activity?
Eligibility is limited to volunteer and combination fire departments. It also extends to statewide or local organizations representing volunteer firefighters and individual departments for regional projects.
What is a host applicant under the Recruitment and Retention activity?
A single fire department may serve as a host applicant to apply on behalf of itself and neighboring departments. This is intended to support shared recruitment and retention initiatives that benefit multiple jurisdictions.
Approximately how many awards were anticipated under this FY 2008 opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 400 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for FY 2008 SAFER?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity was $190,000,000.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listed award ceiling is $108,830.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients should expect some level of local financial participation consistent with the program rules described in the official guidance.
What is the funding opportunity number for FY 2008 SAFER?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 08 GPD 083 001.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 97.083.
When was the FY 2008 SAFER opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 27, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 27, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 27, 2008.
Were applications submitted through Grants.gov?
No. Applications were not submitted through Grants.gov for this opportunity.
Where did applicants submit the application?
Applicants were directed to the program site at www.firegrantsupport.com to access the application and the FY 2008 SAFER Program Guidance.
Why is the FY 2008 SAFER Program Guidance important?
The guidance is described as essential because it contains the formal submission requirements and the program priorities used to evaluate applications.
Who can applicants contact for assistance?
For assistance, FEMA provided contact information through the Grant Programs Directorate at 1-866-274-0960 and the email address firegrants@dhs.gov.
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