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Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program - Equipment and Training Grants is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The AFG program helps fire departments and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DHS-13-GPD-044-000-99 Funding Opportunity Title:Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation:Firefighting related equipment, training Expected Number of Awards:2500 Assistance Listings:97.
044 -- Assistance to Firefighters Grant Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Original Closing Date for Applications:Dec 06, 2013 Current Closing Date for Applications:Dec 06, 2013 Archive Date:Jan 05, 2014 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 288,828,075 Eligible Applicants:County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Fire Departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations, State Fire Training Academies Agency Name:Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Description:The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agencys (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 authority for AFG is derived from the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. §2229a et seq.) The Funding Opporutnity Announcement (FOA) provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance.
Link to Additional Information:www. fema. gov/firegrants Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions Your session will expire in 3 minutes.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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