Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 08 FEMA 044 001
Apply for DHS 08 FEMA 044 001
- 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 "FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 3, 2009 and posted on Feb 2, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $35,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants for the Fire Prevention and Safety Activity include fire departments, and national, regional, state, local, or community organizations recognized for their experience and expertise in fire prevention and safety programs and activities. These include private and public nonprofit organizations. Eligible applicants for the Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity include national, regional, state, local, or community organizations, such as academic, public health, occupational health, and injury prevention institutions, particularly those recognized for experience and expertise in firefighter safety research and development programs or whose applications demonstrate the potential to improve firefighter safety. Private and public nonprofit organizations and non Federal and non governmental organizations are also eligible to apply for funding. Fire departments are not eligible to apply for funding under this activity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 08 FEMA 044 001) is a discretionary grant program run by the Department of Homeland Security through FEMA under CFDA 97.044, Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Its overall purpose is twofold: first, to support practical fire prevention work that reduces fire-related deaths and injuries, especially by focusing on high-risk populations; and second, to support research and development efforts that improve firefighter health and life safety. The program is framed as part of homeland security preparedness, with funding aimed at reducing the human impact of fires and related hazards while also advancing safer practices and technologies for firefighters.
The grant is organized into two distinct funding activities. The first, Fire Prevention and Safety, supports community-facing prevention initiatives and allows an applicant to request funding for up to three projects in a single application. Examples of eligible projects include public education campaigns, smoke alarm initiatives, sprinkler awareness efforts, code enforcement or code awareness projects, firefighter safety and training activities, wildfire prevention or awareness, arson prevention or awareness, risk assessments, and more general prevention or awareness programs. A key limitation is that if an applicant requests funding for a risk assessment, they cannot apply for additional projects under this activity in the same application, meaning the risk assessment request must stand alone.
The second activity, Firefighter Safety Research and Development, is focused on improving firefighter health and life safety through research and development projects rather than direct public education or prevention programming. Projects funded under this track must directly address firefighter injury outcomes or credible surrogate measures tied to injury risk, such as fitness metrics or other health indicators. This activity is designed for organizations capable of conducting or managing research and development work that can reasonably be expected to produce improvements in firefighter safety. Applicants are restricted to submitting only one application during the application period, and that single application may cover either one activity or both, depending on what the applicant is eligible to pursue and proposes to do.
Eligibility depends on the activity. For the Fire Prevention and Safety activity, eligible applicants include fire departments and national, regional, state, local, or community organizations that are recognized for experience and expertise in fire prevention and safety programs. This includes both private and public nonprofit organizations. For the Firefighter Safety Research and Development activity, eligible applicants include a range of organizations such as academic institutions, public health and occupational health entities, and injury prevention institutions, along with other national, regional, state, local, or community organizations with relevant expertise or a demonstrated potential to improve firefighter safety through research and development. Private and public nonprofits, as well as non-federal and non-governmental organizations, may apply under this activity, but fire departments are explicitly not eligible to apply for funding under the research and development track.
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $35,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 per award, and it does not require cost sharing or matching. The posting and timeline information shows a Posted Date of February 2, 2009, a Creation Date of February 3, 2009, and an application deadline (Original and Current Closing Date) of March 6, 2009, with an Archive Date of April 5, 2009. Applications were to be submitted online through www.firegrantsupport.com, which served as the access point for the electronic application system and related support materials.
For applicants needing help or unable to access the announcement electronically, the notice provided FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program contact information, including a helpdesk phone number (1-866-274-0960), fax (202-786-9938), and email (firegrant@dhs.gov), with the program office address listed as DHS/FEMA/GPD, 800 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20472-3620.
FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (DHS 08 FEMA 044 001) - FAQs
What is the FY2008 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant program administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA under CFDA 97.044 (Assistance to Firefighters Grant). The opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number DHS 08 FEMA 044 001.
What is the purpose of this grant program?
The program has two primary goals: (1) support practical fire prevention work that reduces fire-related deaths and injuries, with an emphasis on high-risk populations; and (2) support research and development efforts that improve firefighter health and life safety. The program is positioned within homeland security preparedness by aiming to reduce the human impact of fires and related hazards and to advance safer practices and technologies for firefighters.
How is the funding organized?
The opportunity includes two distinct funding activities: (1) Fire Prevention and Safety, and (2) Firefighter Safety Research and Development.
What types of projects are eligible under the Fire Prevention and Safety activity?
Fire Prevention and Safety funds community-facing prevention initiatives. Examples listed include public education campaigns, smoke alarm initiatives, sprinkler awareness efforts, code enforcement or code awareness projects, firefighter safety and training activities, wildfire prevention or awareness, arson prevention or awareness, risk assessments, and more general prevention or awareness programs.
How many projects can be requested under the Fire Prevention and Safety activity?
An applicant may request funding for up to three projects in a single application under the Fire Prevention and Safety activity.
Is there a special limitation related to requesting a risk assessment?
Yes. If an applicant requests funding for a risk assessment, they cannot apply for additional projects under the Fire Prevention and Safety activity in the same application. The risk assessment request must be submitted as a stand-alone request under that activity.
What is the Firefighter Safety Research and Development activity?
This activity focuses on improving firefighter health and life safety through research and development projects rather than direct public education or prevention programming.
What must Firefighter Safety Research and Development projects address?
Projects must directly address firefighter injury outcomes or credible surrogate measures tied to injury risk, such as fitness metrics or other health indicators, and should be reasonably expected to produce improvements in firefighter safety.
Who is eligible to apply under the Fire Prevention and Safety activity?
Eligible applicants include fire departments and national, regional, state, local, or community organizations recognized for experience and expertise in fire prevention and safety programs. This includes both private and public nonprofit organizations.
Who is eligible to apply under the Firefighter Safety Research and Development activity?
Eligible applicants include organizations such as academic institutions, public health and occupational health entities, and injury prevention institutions, as well as other national, regional, state, local, or community organizations with relevant expertise or demonstrated potential to improve firefighter safety through research and development. Private and public nonprofits, as well as non-federal and non-governmental organizations, may apply under this activity.
Are fire departments eligible to apply for the Research and Development activity?
No. Fire departments are explicitly not eligible to apply for funding under the Firefighter Safety Research and Development track.
Can an applicant submit more than one application?
No. Applicants are restricted to submitting only one application during the application period.
Can a single application cover both funding activities?
Yes. The single application may cover either one activity or both, depending on what the applicant is eligible to pursue and proposes to do.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total program funding listed is $35,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000 per award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The Posted Date is February 2, 2009. The Creation Date is February 3, 2009. The application deadline (Original and Current Closing Date) is March 6, 2009. The Archive Date is April 5, 2009.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were to be submitted online through www.firegrantsupport.com, which served as the access point for the electronic application system and related support materials.
Who can applicants contact for help with the application or access issues?
The notice provided FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program contact information: Helpdesk phone 1-866-274-0960, fax 202-786-9938, and email firegrant@dhs.gov. The program office address is DHS/FEMA/GPD, 800 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20472-3620.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 97.044, Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 08 FEMA 044 001.
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