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"Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The SAFER grants provide funding to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to increase the number of firefighters.
This money can be used to pay salaries for firefighters, enabling them to stay well-staffed, and to recruit and retain more people into the fire service.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $324 million (national). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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