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Program Updates
 

AFG
MAY JUNE/JULY
  • FY 2012 AFG Application Period
    Status: Program Guidance and Application Kit is under development
FY 2011 AFG Awards Underway
  • New awards will be announced on a weekly basis from now until all FY 2011 funds have been awarded.

    Please click here for more information.

  • Applicants whose submissions did not qualify for peer panel review have been notified.
Central Contractor Registration Requirement (CCR)
  • Please click here and complete the registration as soon as possible. Grant awardees that have not completed the CCR registration process, or have not completed the required annual renewal and revalidation of CCR data, will not be able to draw grant funds.
  • Previous information sent to applicants can be viewed here
    If you have questions, please call your Regional Fire Program Specialist, or contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov
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SAFER
JULY/AUGUST
  • Projected FY 2012 SAFER Grant Application period: To be announced
  • FY12 Guidance Application Kit is under development
The FY 2011 SAFER Update
  • FY 2011 SAFER awards underway
    Please click here for more information.
  • All applications have undergone electronic scoring according to priorities established for SAFER Grants. Please click here for additional information
  • Eligible applications will undergo peer-evaluation in the coming months
  • Applicants who were not considered for panel review, will be notified as soon as possible
  • Central Contractor Registration Requirement (CCR)
    Applicants who have not completed the CCR registration will not be able to draw funds. Please click here and complete the registration as soon as possible.
  • If you have questions, please call your Regional Fire Program Specialist, or contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or firegrants@dhs.gov

























     

FP&S
FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants application period has closed.

What's Next for FY 2011 Applicants?

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Upcoming Events
May 2012

  • Workshop: "AFG Grants and the Metro Departments" at the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Conference 2012,
    Galt House Hotel, Louisville, KY.
    "AFG Grants and the Metro Departments:" Thursday, May 24, 2012, 9:35 to 10:15 a.m.

August 2012

  • AFG Research and Development Grants Symposium (being held concurrently with Fire–Rescue International)
    August 1-2, 2012, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

FP&S Grants Video Available
Watch the new Fire Prevention and Safety Grants videos for information about program priorities and how to apply for a FY 2011 grant

Click here to watch the following videos:
  • Community Risk Assessment & Fire Prevention and Safety Grants New!
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Program Video

FP&S Research and Development Grant Section Now Available
Learn more about the Research projects funded through AFG and how they are working to improve firefighter safety and health

Click here for more information


 

FY 2011 Grants Information
AFG Funding and Application Schedule
An appropriation of $810 million has been approved for FY 2011
  • $405 million will support Fire and EMS Operations and Safety Grants, Firefighting and Emergency Vehicle Grants and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S)
  • $405 million will support SAFER grants












     
FY 2011 Grants
2011 AFG FAQs
The 2011 AFG FAQs are now available online.
FY 2011 Grants
Grant Closeout Updates
FY 2011 Closeout Tutorial New

FY 2009 and FY 2010 AFG and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grantees
  • The FY 2009 and 2010 AFG and FP&S closeout modules are unavailable at this time due to technical issues. But this will not hinder a department's ability to submit applications for FY 2011 or FY 2012 grants, nor will it negatively affect a department's chances to receive awards.
  • You will be notified as soon as the closeout modules become available. At that time, all FY 2009 and 2010 grantees will be required to submit closeout reports.

All Other AFG and FP&S Grantees (not FY 2009 or FY 2010)


  • All other AFG and FP&S awardees should submit their grant closeout reports on schedule, that is, within 90 days of the end of the grant's period of performance.
  • If you have questions or problems about closing out your grant, please contact the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960 or by e-mail: firegrants@dhs.gov.
 

Award Announcements
2011 AFG, SAFER and FP & S Award Announcements
The FY 2011 AFG award announcements have begun. Award announcements are updated weekly when awards have been issued. Search the list by state, award amount or by city to see which departments received funding. If you have questions regarding the AFG Grants, you can reach the FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate (GPD) AFG program staff at 1-866-274-0960 or e-mail at firegrants@dhs.gov.
Help
The Help Desk is Available to Answer Your Questions
The AFG Program has positioned technical assistance staff in 10 federal regional centers. These Regional Fire Program Specialists can respond to questions on the implementation of the AFG program and carry out grant monitoring activities.Contact the AFG Program Help Desk with questions or comments by calling 1-866-274-0960 or email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
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