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Firefighter Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Financial Services. This program aims to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer and combination fire departments in Florida. Funding is available for training, personal protective equipment (PPE), SCBA, safety-related equipment and tools, wildland firefighting equipment, and cost-share subsidy for AFG apparatus awards.
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Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Project Number: Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: FY2025-26 Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program The Firefighter Assistance Grant Program was established by Florida Statute 633. 135 and F. A.
C. 69A-37. 502 to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer fire departments and combination fire departments and provide financial assistance to improve firefighter safety and enable such fire departments to provide firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue services to their communities.
Grant funding is only available for training, PPE, SCBA’s, safety related equipment and tools, wildland fire fighting and urban interface protective clothing and equipment, and cost share subsidy for AFG apparatus awards. For specific information on program priorities and objectives for the FY2025-26 FFAGP, refer to Florida Administrative Code 69A-37. 502.
$1,000,000 awarded to entities pursuant to section 633. 135, Florida Statutes. $2,000,000 in grants for Fiscally Constrained Counties or Florida cities entirely within a Fiscally Constrained County or rural area of opportunity as defined in sections 218.
67 and 288. 0656, Florida Statutes. Grants may be provided for training, the purchase of personal protective equipment, and/or the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus equipment.
Period of Performance Start Date: July 1, 2025 Period of Performance End Date: June 30, 2026 C.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligible applicants are fire service providers organized and operating in the state of Florida as a volunteer or combination fire department and meeting all of the following requirements: Organized as a fire department for a consecutive period of not less than five (5) years, Recorded as a fire department in the Division’s online electronic database, Has a Florida fire department identification (FDID) number, Will submit fire incident data for a period of twelve months following the date of grant award, Compliant with the Florida Firefighters Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Submitted the Florida Fire Service Needs Assessment Survey.
D. GRANT APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Opening Date for Submitting Applications: July 14, 2025, 8:00 am, EDT. Closing Date for Submitting Applications: August 1, 2025, 5:00 pm EDT.
In addition to meeting the above requirements, applicants for the Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program must complete the following items and submit the Grant Application to: FirefighterGrant@MyFloridaCFO. com .
Florida Fire Service 2025-2026 Needs Assessment (DFS-K4-2191) Electronic Survey Request a Fire Department Safety Compliance Inspection (if one has not been completed in the past three years) from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training, Safety Section by sending an e-mail to: FireFighterSafety@MyFloridaCFO.
com Grant Narrative Self-Evaluation Guide (PDF FORMAT) NOTE: Only one Application Packet should be submitted by each eligible Fire Department. If you have any questions regarding the Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program, send an e-mail to: FireGrantQuestion@MyFloridaCFO. com
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Fire service providers organized and operating in the state of Florida as a volunteer or combination fire department for at least five consecutive years, recorded in the Division's online electronic database with a Florida fire department identification (FDID) number, will submit fire incident data for 12 months following the award date, and compliant with the Florida Firefighters Occupational Health and Safety Act. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $3,000,000 total ($1,000,000 for general entities, $2,000,000 for Fiscally Constrained Counties or rural areas of opportunity) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Firefighter Assistance Grant Program is sponsored by Florida Department of Financial Services, State Fire Marshal. The Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program aims to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer and combination fire departments and provide financial assistance for firefighter safety and to enable these departments to provide firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue services. Funding is available for training, PPE, SCBA's, safety-related equipment and tools, wildland firefighting and urban interface protective clothing and equipment, and cost share subsidy for AFG apparatus awards.
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