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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program

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Program Updates

AFG
  • 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.
  • We will start notifying those applicants whose submissions did not qualify for peer panel review in mid to late January. More information about the status of these notices will be available in the near future
  • 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
The FY 2011 SAFER Application Is Now Open Through 5:00 PM EST February 24, 2012

Important Message For Applicants
Please click here for an important message regarding the SAFER application


SAFER Quick Guide provides a brief overview of the FY11 SAFER Program
  • FY11 SAFER Quick Guide
     (PDF 1MB, TXT 100kB)

Official Guidance and Application Kit
  • FY11 SAFER Program Guidance
    (PDF 446kB, TXT 144kB)

NEW FY11 SAFER Application Tutorial
  • Please click here to view the tutorial

NEW SAFER Recruitment and Retention Program Video
  • Click here to view SAFER video!

Application Assistance Tools
 SAFER Self-Evaluation Tools Provide Insight into the Peer Review Process
  • The SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheet for Hiring Firefighters
     (PDF 1.23MB, TXT 14kB)
  • The SAFER Self-Evaluation Sheet for Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters
     (PDF 1.32MB, TXT 15kB)

FPS
COMING MARCH 2012:

Application Period for the FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants
  • The application period for FY 2011 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants will open in March 2012. When specific dates are confirmed, they will be posted on the website
  • Get Ready Guides to help kick-start your FP&S application will be posted soon
  • NEW! FP&S Grants Video Available
    Watch the new Fire Prevention and Safety Grants video here for information about program priorities and how to apply for a FY 2011 grant

National Symposium on Model Performance in Fire Prevention
Vision 20/20 is seeking proposals for presentation at the National Symposium on Model Performance in Fire Prevention, May 4-6, 2012, in Reston, Virginia. Presentations may be submitted from local and state fire prevention officials, researchers, or other prevention advocates.
  • Download a version of the detailed call for presentations
    (PDF 67KB, TXT 8.03kB)
  • Vision 20/20 is sponsored by the Institution of Fire Engineers, U.S. Branch, and funded through Fire Prevention and Safety Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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 2008 and Previous AFG Awardees
    If you received a grant for FY 2008 or earlier, you MUST submit a grant closeout report before any new awards will be made. If you have questions about submitting a closeout report, please call the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960, or contact them by email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
  • FY 2009 and FY 2010 AFG Awardees
    The closeout report for FY 2009 and FY 2010 grants will be available soon. However, consideration of your FY 2011 application will NOT be affected by the status of the closeout reports for your FY 2009 and 2010 grants.  

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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