Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 USFA 043 000 01
Apply for DHS 11 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 "FY 2011 State Fire Training 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 Aug 31, 2011 and posted on Aug 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $26,000.00 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 Training Agencies
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 State Fire Training Systems Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 USFA 043 000 01) is a discretionary grant offered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, via the U.S. Fire Administration. Its central goal is to strengthen and support the fire training infrastructure across all 50 states by helping state fire training systems deliver high-quality training and education to the nations fire and emergency services personnel. The program is designed to supplement what states already do, not replace it, by providing resources that help close gaps in state training capability and improve access to National Fire Academy (NFA) courses and programs.
A major emphasis of this opportunity is practical support for getting NFA-aligned training delivered at the state level. The grant can provide monetary assistance and technical assistance so states can expand or improve how they offer NFA training content, while also covering key enabling activities tied to course delivery. This includes support for associated marketing and outreach (so the right audiences know the training is available), administrative costs linked to running the programs, and the electronic collection and submission of student feedback and data. In other words, the funding is meant to help states not only offer training, but also manage, track, and document participation and outcomes in a structured way that aligns with national systems and expectations.
Eligibility is limited to state training agencies, reflecting the programs focus on statewide training systems rather than local departments or individual institutions. The program anticipates making 50 awards, which matches the nationwide scope described in the announcement. The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $1,300,000, with an award ceiling of $26,000 per recipient and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on state agencies and makes it easier to use the funds strictly to expand training delivery and supporting functions.
A required component of applying is a detailed work plan. Each state must submit a work plan that includes a narrative project description explaining the training plan and clearly laying out proposed costs. This plan is not treated as a general concept paper; it functions as the operational blueprint for how the state will use the funds. The program office uses the approved work plan as the basis to approve or disapprove payment requests, so applicants are expected to be specific about activities, deliverables, and budgets. The work plan must align closely with the amount of funding requested and ultimately received, meaning the scope and costs should be realistic, well-justified, and traceable to the proposed training and support activities.
Key administrative details included in the posting indicate the opportunity was posted on Aug 19, 2011, with key dates around late August 2011 and an archive date of Sep 28, 2011. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.043 (State Fire Training Systems Grants). Additional information and the full announcement were available via Grants.gov, and applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the FEMA Grants Management Directorate Systems Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2011 State Fire Training Systems Grant Program?
The FY 2011 State Fire Training Systems Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 USFA 043 000 01) is a discretionary grant offered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA, via the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). It is intended to strengthen and support fire training infrastructure across all 50 states by helping state fire training systems provide high-quality training and education to the nation's fire and emergency services personnel.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central goal is to strengthen and support statewide fire training infrastructure by helping states close gaps in training capability and improve access to National Fire Academy (NFA) courses and programs.
Is this funding meant to replace existing state training programs?
No. The program is designed to supplement what states already do, not replace it. The funds are intended to provide resources that help address gaps and improve delivery and access to NFA-aligned training at the state level.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state training agencies. The focus is on statewide training systems rather than local departments, individual institutions, or individual applicants.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making 50 awards, consistent with its nationwide scope across all 50 states.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $1,300,000.
What is the maximum award amount per recipient?
The award ceiling is $26,000 per recipient.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this program.
What types of activities can the grant support?
The grant emphasizes practical support for delivering NFA-aligned training at the state level. It can provide monetary and technical assistance to expand or improve how states offer NFA training content and to support enabling activities tied to course delivery.
Does the program support marketing and outreach related to training delivery?
Yes. The opportunity description specifically includes support for associated marketing and outreach so the right audiences know the training is available.
Can administrative costs be included?
Yes. The posting notes that the grant may cover administrative costs linked to running the programs, as part of supporting training delivery and related functions.
Does the grant support collecting and submitting student feedback and training data electronically?
Yes. The description includes support for electronic collection and submission of student feedback and data, emphasizing structured tracking and documentation of participation and outcomes aligned with national systems and expectations.
What is the major emphasis of the opportunity?
A major emphasis is enabling NFA-aligned training to be delivered at the state level, including the resources and support activities needed to effectively offer, manage, track, and document training.
What is required to submit with an application?
A detailed work plan is a required component of applying. Each state must submit a work plan that includes a narrative project description explaining the training plan and clearly laying out proposed costs.
What should the work plan include?
The work plan must include a narrative project description (explaining the training plan) and a clear presentation of proposed costs. It should be specific about activities, deliverables, and budgets.
How will the work plan be used after award?
The program office uses the approved work plan as the basis to approve or disapprove payment requests. Because of that, the work plan functions as an operational blueprint and should be detailed and traceable to the proposed training and support activities.
Does the scope of the work plan need to match the funding request?
Yes. The work plan must align closely with the amount of funding requested and ultimately received, meaning the scope and costs should be realistic, well-justified, and clearly connected to the activities described.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on Aug 19, 2011. The archive date listed is Sep 28, 2011, with key dates occurring around late August 2011.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.043 (State Fire Training Systems Grants).
Where could applicants find the full announcement and additional information?
Additional information and the full announcement were available via Grants.gov.
Who should applicants contact if they needed help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the FEMA Grants Management Directorate Systems Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
Which federal agencies are associated with this grant?
This is a DHS discretionary grant administered through FEMA, via the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA).
What does "NFA-aligned" mean in the context of this grant posting?
Based on the posting, "NFA-aligned" refers to training content and delivery that supports access to National Fire Academy (NFA) courses and programs, and includes activities that help states deliver that training at the state level.
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