Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
Opportunity Information
AFG supports firefighters and emergency response personnel by providing critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. https://www.fema.gov/assistance-firefighters-grant
AFG supports firefighters and emergency response personnel by providing critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. https://www.fema.gov/assistance-firefighters-grant
Program Amount
FY 2021 program amount to be announced
Application Deadline
FY 2021 application period to be announced
Competitive
Cost share is based on population
Eligible Applicants
Fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies
Objectives
Procurement of critically needed equipment necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards
Planning and Organization
Prioritizing community needs; reduce the risk of special hazards
Equipment
Project 25 interoperable communications equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources
NOFO Language
Investments in emergency communications systems and equipment. Recipients investing in emergency communications must ensure their projects support the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan for their state.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, applicants can invest in systems which focus on enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters.