Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Deadline Dec. 10

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR FY 2014 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANTS (AFG) OPENS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2014, 8 A.M. EST AND CLOSES ON DECEMBER 10TH 2014 AT 5:00PM EST.

Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) provide financial assistance directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations to enhance their capabilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Our primary goal is to help fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations meet their firefighting and emergency response needs. AFG seeks to support organizations that lack the tools and resources necessary to more effectively protect the life and safety of the public and their emergency response personnel with respect to fire and all other hazards.

While needs may be local, grant funded equipment should enhance regional and national response capabilities and building out the “Whole Community” concept

Eligible Applicants

  • Fire departments
  • Nonaffiliated EMS organizations
  • State Fire Academies

Funding Priorities:

AFG funding priorities differ for fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations. Please read the guidance document with this in mind, and make sure that you are researching the appropriate sections for your organization.

1. Fire Department Priorities:

  • Fire Operations and Firefighter Safety:
    • Training
    • Equipment
    • PPE/SCBA
    • Firefighter Wellness and Fitness
    • Modifications to fire stations and facilities
  • Firefighter Vehicle Acquisition
  • Microgrants: Limited to $25,000 federal share

2. Nonaffiliated EMS Organization Priorities:

  • EMS Operations and Safety
    • EMS Training
    • EMS Equipment Acquisition
    • EMS PPE
    • EMS Wellness and Fitness
    • Modifications to EMS Stations and Facilities
  • EMS Vehicle Acquisition

Cost Sharing:

Cost sharing requirements under the 2014 AFG Program will be announced when guidance is published. Historically, it has been based on the population protected by the grantee. The cost-share breakdown for 2013 was as follows:

  • Fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations serving populations of over 1M = 15% of the total project cost.
  • Fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations serving populations between 20,000 and 1M = 10% percent of the total project cost.
  • Fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations serving areas with a population of 20,000 or fewer = 5% of the total project cost.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Deadline Dec. 10

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