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Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

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

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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.