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The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) represents one of the largest single sources of financial assistance for fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations.
The AFG Program funds responder training, equipment acquisition, fire and emergency response vehicles, facility modification projects, and wellness and fitness initiatives.
FEMA has just released the fiscal year (FY) 2023 AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity, with $324 million available to potential applicants. The application period will open on Monday, Jan. 29 and will close on Friday, Mar. 8, 2024.
Fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, federally recognized Indian tribes, and several U.S. territories are eligible for this funding. Some non-federal airport or port authority fire and EMS organizations are also eligible, provided they have an arrangement with their local jurisdiction to provide fire suppression or EMS for that jurisdiction.
FEMA is conducting a series of virtual application development workshops through Friday, Feb. 9. Each workshop is an hour long and is intended to provide the latest AFG program updates and tips to assist applicants in developing their narrative for the upcoming application period. Upcoming workshops focus on the following eligible activities or areas of application development:
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- AFG Fundamentals.
- Vehicles.
- Personal Protective Equipment.
- Wellness and Fitness.
- Modification to Facilities.
- Narrative Development.
- State Fire Training Academies.
During these webinars, attendees can ask questions and network with FEMA Grant Specialists and other AFG applicants.
Visit FEMA’s AFG Program page to learn more about this opportunity and register for upcoming application development workshops.