Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
The summary for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program. The purpose of AFG is to enhance through financial assistance the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards. FEMA strives to provide clear guidance and application tools to assist applicants. This package provides an overview of AFG, the grant application information, and an explanation of FEMA requirements for a successful grant request.
| Federal Grant Title: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program |
| Federal Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security FEMA |
| Grant Categories: | Other |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-12-GPD-004-000-99 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 97.044 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
| Current Application Deadline: | Jul 06, 2012 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Jul 06, 2012 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Creation Date: | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2012 |
| Total Program Funding: | $285,625,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $2,750,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1400 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Category Explanation
- The purpose of AFG is to enhance through financial assistance the safety of the public and firefighters regarding fire and fire-related hazards.
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- County governments - City or township governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Fire Departments and Non-Affiliated Emergency Medical organizations
- Grant Announcement Contact
- AFGF Help Desk: 1-866-274-0960
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