Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 USFA 019 2082
Apply for DHS 09 USFA 019 2082
- 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 "National Fire Academy Educational Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 8, 2009 and posted on Jun 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 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 $22,400.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,400.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Fire Academy Educational Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 USFA 019 2082) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA, specifically under the U.S. Fire Administration. Its purpose was narrow and clearly defined: to support the participation of a senior fire executive in the three-week Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The course is offered twice per year, and the grant was intended to cover the costs associated with enabling attendance and participation in that executive education program, rather than funding a broader range of training activities or equipment purchases.
Funding for the opportunity was limited and competitive in scale. FEMA expected to make a single award, with an estimated total program funding amount of $22,400 and an award ceiling also set at $22,400, meaning the maximum grant amount matched the total funds available. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as a U.S. Fire Administration grant program, which signals that it was a specialized educational support award rather than a standard response, prevention, or preparedness grant.
Eligibility was restricted to private institutions of higher education. This suggests the grant was structured to be administered through an academic institution rather than being awarded directly to an individual fire executive or a local fire department. In practice, that kind of eligibility requirement typically means the institution would apply, manage the grant award, and handle the associated administrative and financial responsibilities connected to sending or supporting the senior executive's participation in the Harvard program.
Key timing details show it was a time-limited announcement in 2009. The opportunity was posted and created on June 8, 2009, with an application closing date of June 19, 2009. It was later archived on July 19, 2009, indicating the application window was short and the program cycle for that specific award was completed. The official additional information and application access point was Grants.gov (www.grants.gov). For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, FEMA directed them to the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or to email ASK-GMD@dhs.gov for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the National Fire Academy Educational Programs grant opportunity?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, under the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). It was designed as a specialized educational support award rather than a broad public safety funding program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity is DHS 09 USFA 019 2082.
What was the purpose of this grant?
The purpose was narrow and clearly defined: to support the participation of a senior fire executive in the three-week Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
What specific program or course did the grant support?
The grant supported attendance and participation in the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
How long is the Harvard Kennedy School program supported by this grant?
The program length is described as three weeks.
How often is the Harvard executive education course offered?
The course is offered twice per year.
What types of costs was the grant intended to cover?
The grant was intended to cover costs associated with enabling attendance and participation in the Harvard executive education program. It was not described as funding a broad range of other training activities or equipment purchases.
Was this grant meant to fund equipment or unrelated training activities?
No. The opportunity was intended to support participation in a specific executive education program at Harvard, rather than funding a broader range of training activities or purchasing equipment.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
FEMA estimated the total program funding amount at $22,400.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was $22,400, meaning the maximum possible award amount matched the total funding available for the program.
How many awards did FEMA expect to make?
FEMA expected to make a single award.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the funding activity category for this grant?
The funding activity category was listed as "Other", clarified as a U.S. Fire Administration grant program. This indicates it was structured as a specialized educational support award rather than a standard response, prevention, or preparedness grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to private institutions of higher education.
Could an individual fire executive apply directly for this grant?
Based on the stated eligibility, the applicant had to be a private institution of higher education, not an individual.
Could a local fire department apply directly?
Based on the stated eligibility restriction, the applicant had to be a private institution of higher education, so a local fire department would not be the eligible applicant under this opportunity as described.
Why would eligibility be limited to private institutions of higher education?
The description suggests the grant was structured to be administered through an academic institution. In that setup, the institution would apply for and manage the award and handle the administrative and financial responsibilities connected to supporting the senior executive's participation in the Harvard program.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 8, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 19, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 8, 2009) and closing date (June 19, 2009), the application window was short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 19, 2009.
Where was the official application and full announcement available?
The official additional information and application access point was Grants.gov at www.grants.gov.
What should an applicant do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
FEMA directed applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically to contact the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or email ASK-GMD@dhs.gov for assistance.
Which federal entities were associated with this grant opportunity?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA, specifically under the U.S. Fire Administration.
Was this a standing program or a time-limited announcement?
The details provided indicate it was time-limited for that cycle in 2009, with a short application period and an archive date indicating the cycle had been completed.
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