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Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA. Offers grants directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase their capacity by hiring new firefighters, converting part-time or paid-on-call firefighters to full-time roles, and recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters.
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Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). For details, review the National Fire Protection Association's codes and standards . FY2025 Fire Grants Funding Notices Released FY 2025 AFG, SAFER, and FP&S application periods open Tuesday, May 19, at 9 a.
m. ET and close Monday, June 22 at 5 p. m.
ET. Submit, approve and manage FEMA grants on our platform, FEMA GO , or view our FEMA GO user guides to learn more. SAFER Guidance and Documents Join an Upcoming Workshop Contact the AFG Program Help Desk toll-free at 866-274-0960 or send an email to firegrants@fema.
dhs. gov . Fire Program Specialists in FEMA’s regions respond to questions about the program and conduct grant monitoring activities.
View regional contacts . Use the table below to search for awards by organization or program name, sort by state or filter by year. Search by Organization, Program or City - Any - AK AL AS AZ AR CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA PR RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA VI WA WV WI WY - Any - 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 The year the award was issued.
- Any - 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 The year funds were approved to be awarded. City Of Anaheim Fire Department Village Center Community Development District Recruitment and Retention North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue New England Association Of Fire Chiefs Inc Recruitment and Retention Displaying 1 - 20 of 3120 Click the CSV button below to download this data set.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $324 million total Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 22, 2026. 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.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.