The FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG)

Type
Funding
Organization
FEMA
Description

Deadline passed. Most recent deadline: February 10, 2023. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The program provides direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA). The funds provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.In awarding grants, the Administrator of FEMA is required to consider the following:The findings and recommendations of the Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP).The degree to which an award will reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage by reducing the risks associated with fire related and other hazards.The extent of an applicant’s need for an AFG grant and the need to protect the United States as a whole.The number of calls requesting or requiring a firefighting or emergency medical response received by an applicant.

Funding Amount
up to $9,000,000
Matching Funds
Yes
Geography
Eligibility
Federally recognized Tribal fire departments and Non-affiliated EMS organizations (including any federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization) are included in eligible applicants
Contact Information
Contact the AFG Program Help Desk toll-free at 866-274-0960 or email firegrants@fema.dhs.gov