Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 USFA 043 000 01
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- 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 2014 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 Apr 29, 2014 and posted on Apr 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 30, 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 $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 Legislation or Governors Declaration
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2014 State Fire Training Systems Grant Program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 14 USFA 043 000 01) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA, specifically under the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) grant program portfolio. The central purpose of the State Fire Training Systems (SFT) Program is to provide direct training assistance to states so they can address persistent training, certification, and competency gaps across the nations fire service and broader emergency response community. In practical terms, the program is geared toward strengthening statewide training systems that support firefighters and other emergency responders by improving the consistency, quality, and reach of training aligned with recognized professional standards.
Funding for this opportunity was estimated at a total of $1,000,000 for FY 2014, with FEMA anticipating about 50 awards. Individual awards could be as high as $20,000 (the award ceiling), and there was no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). Importantly, the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which typically makes participation easier for state training systems that may have limited discretionary budgets for federal grant matches. The funding instrument is a grant, and the CFDA listing for the program is 97.043, titled State Fire Training Systems Grants.
Eligibility is limited and specific. Applicants must be the official State Fire Training Systems as designated by state legislation or by a governors declaration. That means the opportunity is not generally open to local fire departments, individual training academies, community colleges, or nonprofit organizations unless they are formally recognized as the states designated fire training system under the required authority. This design reflects the programs focus on statewide training infrastructure and coordination, rather than funding training efforts on a department-by-department basis.
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2014, with the application window closing on May 30, 2014. The archive date was June 30, 2014, indicating the posting is historical and no longer accepting applications. The listing directs applicants to consult Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials. For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided is the FEMA GMD Systems Branch, reachable at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Overall, the FY 2014 SFT grant opportunity is best understood as a targeted federal investment in state-level fire training systems, meant to help states close skill and competency gaps by supporting training assistance efforts that enhance the readiness and professional capability of the fire and emergency response workforce.
FY 2014 State Fire Training Systems Grant Program (DHS 14 USFA 043 000 01) - FAQs
What is the FY 2014 State Fire Training Systems Grant Program?
The FY 2014 State Fire Training Systems (SFT) Grant Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, under the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) grant program portfolio.
What is the purpose of the SFT Program?
The central purpose of the SFT Program is to provide direct training assistance to states so they can address persistent training, certification, and competency gaps across the nation's fire service and the broader emergency response community.
What types of needs is this grant intended to address?
This program is intended to help states close gaps in training, certification, and competency by strengthening statewide training systems. It emphasizes improving the consistency, quality, and reach of training aligned with recognized professional standards.
Who administers this grant opportunity?
The grant is administered by FEMA (within DHS), specifically through the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) grant program portfolio.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 14 USFA 043 000 01.
What is the CFDA number and program title associated with this funding?
The CFDA listing is 97.043, titled State Fire Training Systems Grants.
What is the total estimated funding available for FY 2014?
Total estimated funding for FY 2014 was $1,000,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
FEMA anticipated making about 50 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
Individual awards could be as high as $20,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor was listed as $0.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the official State Fire Training Systems as designated by state legislation or by a governor's declaration.
Are local fire departments eligible to apply directly?
No. The opportunity is not generally open to local fire departments unless they are formally recognized as the state's designated fire training system under the required authority.
Are individual training academies eligible to apply?
No, not unless they are formally recognized as the state's designated fire training system by state legislation or a governor's declaration.
Are community colleges or nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
No, not unless they are formally recognized as the state's designated fire training system under the required authority.
What is the program focused on funding: statewide systems or individual departments?
The program is designed to support statewide training infrastructure and coordination, rather than training efforts on a department-by-department basis.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application window closed on May 30, 2014.
Is this grant still accepting applications?
No. The archive date was June 30, 2014, which indicates the listing is historical and no longer accepting applications.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants were directed to consult Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided is the FEMA GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
In practical terms, what is this program trying to strengthen?
In practical terms, the program is geared toward strengthening statewide training systems that support firefighters and other emergency responders by improving the consistency, quality, and reach of training aligned with recognized professional standards.
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