Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 AFG 115 00R
Apply for DHS 09 AFG 115 00R
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fire Station Construction Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.115 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ARRA).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 29, 2009 and posted on May 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2009 Please note that the application window for this opportunity opens the week of June 8th in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant system.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $210,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Non Federal Fire Departments and state and local governments that fund/operate fire departments are eligible for SCG.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fire Station Construction Grant Program, often referred to as the ARRA Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG), was a one-time funding opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) framework. It was created under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) during the recession, and it combined two core aims: supporting economic recovery by creating or saving jobs, and strengthening local fire and emergency response capabilities by improving fire station facilities.
This program made a total of $210,000,000 available nationwide, with an expectation of roughly 70 awards, indicating that awards were intended to be substantial rather than widely distributed in small amounts. The maximum possible award (the award ceiling) was $15,000,000 per recipient, which signals that FEMA anticipated funding major construction or large-scale renovation projects rather than minor upgrades. Importantly for applicants, there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning recipients generally were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant (a notable difference from many construction-focused federal grant programs).
The purpose and allowable scope of work focused on fire station infrastructure projects: construction of new fire stations, renovation of existing stations, or modifications to stations. The program emphasized outcomes tied to firefighter safety and improved response capability or capacity, and it directed funding based on need, aligning with broader AFG priorities. In practical terms, that framing suggests projects were expected to address real operational gaps, such as inadequate or unsafe facilities, insufficient space for modern apparatus, or station layouts that hinder efficient emergency response, while also producing near-term job impacts consistent with ARRA objectives.
Eligibility was geared toward organizations responsible for providing fire protection services at the local level. Eligible applicants included non-federal fire departments as well as state and local governments that fund or operate fire departments. The opportunity listing categorized eligible applicants as "Others" with further clarification in the eligibility text, but the plain-language intent was to reach local fire service providers and the government entities that directly support them, excluding federal fire departments.
From an administrative standpoint, this was published under Funding Opportunity Number DHS-09-AFG-115-00R, with the CFDA number 97.115 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ARRA)). The posting date and creation date were May 29, 2009. The application period was tied to the AFG application system, with the notice that the application window would open the week of June 8, and the closing date was July 10, 2009. The opportunity archived on August 9, 2009, reflecting that it was a time-limited ARRA-era program rather than a continuously open or annually recurring solicitation.
For supporting information and applicant assistance, FEMA directed applicants to the Fire Grant Support site (http://www.firegrantsupport.com). Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, or who needed technical or process help, were instructed to contact the FEMA AFG Help Desk at (866) 274-0960 or by email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
FY 2009 ARRA Fire Station Construction Grant Program (SCG) FAQs
What was the FY 2009 ARRA Fire Station Construction Grant Program (SCG)?
The FY 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fire Station Construction Grant Program (often called the ARRA Fire Station Construction Grants or SCG) was a one-time federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) framework. It was established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and was designed to support economic recovery and improve local fire station facilities.
What were the main goals of the program?
The program combined two core goals: (1) supporting economic recovery by creating or saving jobs, and (2) strengthening local fire and emergency response capabilities by improving fire station facilities.
How much total funding was available nationwide?
A total of $210,000,000 was made available nationwide under this program.
About how many awards were expected?
The program anticipated roughly 70 awards, suggesting awards were intended to be relatively large rather than spread across many small projects.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling) per recipient?
The maximum possible award was $15,000,000 per recipient.
Was there a required cost share or matching funds requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed. In general, recipients were not required to contribute a specific percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant, which is notable for a construction-focused federal program.
What types of projects were eligible for funding?
The allowable scope focused on fire station infrastructure projects, including construction of new fire stations, renovation of existing stations, or modifications to stations.
What kinds of outcomes did FEMA emphasize for funded projects?
The program emphasized outcomes tied to firefighter safety and improved response capability or capacity. Funding was directed based on need, consistent with broader AFG priorities.
What did "based on need" imply for project selection?
The program framing suggested projects were expected to address real operational gaps, such as inadequate or unsafe facilities, insufficient space for modern apparatus, or station layouts that hinder efficient emergency response, while also delivering near-term job impacts consistent with ARRA objectives.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was geared toward organizations responsible for providing fire protection services at the local level. Eligible applicants included non-federal fire departments, as well as state and local governments that fund or operate fire departments.
Were federal fire departments eligible?
No. The eligibility description indicates the program was intended for local fire service providers and the state/local government entities that support them, excluding federal fire departments.
How was eligibility categorized in the opportunity listing?
The listing categorized eligible applicants as "Others," with further clarification provided in the eligibility text (non-federal fire departments and state/local governments that fund or operate fire departments).
Which agency administered the program?
The program was administered by the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA, using the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) framework.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DHS-09-AFG-115-00R.
What was the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 97.115 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant (ARRA)).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was May 29, 2009.
When did the application window open and close?
The application period was tied to the AFG application system. The notice stated the application window would open the week of June 8, 2009, and the closing date was July 10, 2009.
Was this a recurring annual program?
No. It was described as a one-time, time-limited ARRA-era funding opportunity rather than a continuously open or annually recurring solicitation.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 9, 2009.
Where were applicants directed for support or additional information?
FEMA directed applicants to the Fire Grant Support site at http://www.firegrantsupport.com for supporting information and applicant assistance.
How could applicants get help if they had technical issues or could not access the announcement electronically?
Applicants were instructed to contact the FEMA AFG Help Desk at (866) 274-0960 or by email at firegrants@dhs.gov for technical or process help, including situations where they could not access the full announcement electronically.
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