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Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the purpose of the FY 2009 ARRA SCG?

The purpose of the FY 2009 ARRA SCG is to build new or modify existing fire stations to enhance response capabilities and protect communities from fire-related hazards.

2. How much funding was available under the FY 2009 ARRA SCG?

The total amount of funds available under the FY 2009 ARRA SCG was $210 million. Approximately $167 million of funding was announced in September, 2009; and on February 3, 2010, FEMA announced an additional approximate amount of $23 million in awards. Remaining funds will be obligated by Sept. 30, 2010.

3. What are the priorities for the FY 2009 ARRA SCG?

4. Who was eligible to apply for FY 2009 ARRA SCG funds?

Non-federal fire departments and state, local and tribal governments that fund or operate fire departments were eligible to apply for FY 2009 ARRA SCG funds.

5. What are the eligible uses of FY 2009 ARRA SCG funds?

The following project types are eligible uses of FY 2009 ARRA SCG funds:

6. How were the FY 2009 ARRA SCG allocations determined?

Awards were determined through a fully competitive process. Competition was carried out in two phases: 1) alignment of applications with announced funding priorities; and 2) peer review of those applications that best met the funding priorities.

7. What legislation authorizes funding for the FY 2009 ARRA SCG?

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5) provides funding for this program.

8. What other resources are available to address programmatic, technical and financial questions?

9. What is the FY 2009 ARRA SCG period of performance?

The period of performance of the grants will be a maximum of 36 months.

Last Modified: Wednesday, 11-Aug-2010 12:53:20 EDT