Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
The summary for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants grant is detailed below.
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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administrations of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhancethe safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Grants Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants as part of the AFG Program. FP&S offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards ("Fire Prevention and Safety Activity") and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety ("Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity"). The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for both of these activity areas.
Federal Grant Title: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants |
Federal Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security FEMA |
Grant Categories: | Other Science and Technology |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-2011-GPD-044-000-98 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 97.044 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Assistance to Firefighters Grant |
Current Application Deadline: | Apr 27, 2012 |
Original Application Deadline: | Apr 27, 2012 |
Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
Creation Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
Archive Date: | Apr 28, 2012 |
Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Category Explanation
- Fire Prevention
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- County governments - City or township governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - 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, Private Institutions of Higher Education
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Fire Grant Help Desk 1-866-274-0960
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