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Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.
The AFG program provides financial assistance to help fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency
Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA); for critically needed resources to protect the public; to train emergency personnel, and to foster interoperability and support community resilience, as well as enhance through direct financial assistance, the safety of the public and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all hazard events.
The AFG program provides financial assistance to help fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency
Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA); for critically needed resources to protect the public; to train emergency personnel, and to foster interoperability and support community resilience, as well as enhance through direct financial assistance, the safety of the public and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all hazard events.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Program Guidance
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Fire Departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, State Fire Training Academies.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
firegrants@fema.gov
Date Posted:
2016-09-01
Application Due Date:
2016-11-18
Archive Date:
2016-12-18
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