The FEMA Grant Programs Directorate manages programs to prevent and recover from natural and man-made disasters to help protect and improve peoples' lives.
JUST ANNOUNCED: The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Program will provide $100 million to organizations for Personal Protective
Equipment funding for
#COVID19
.
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
OPENING SOON: The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Program will provide $100 million to organizations for Personal Protective
Equipment funding for
#COVID19
.
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
Have you heard? TODAY is the LAST day the Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants application period will be open! Hurry, you have until 5pm EST to apply! Our
#grants
can help your EMS, fire departments get funding to equip, train emergency personnel, and obtain other vital resources!
NOW OPEN: The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Program will provide $100 million to organizations for PPE funding for
#COVID19
is NOW OPEN through Friday May 15, 5pm ET! Spread the word!
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
Need help applying for FEMA assistance to
#firefighters
#grants
? All required materials are on our website, and the AFG helpdesk is available 8am-4:30pm Eastern U.S. time, Monday-Friday: 1-866-274-0960; email: firegrants
@fema
.dhs.gov.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program will provide $100
million in funding to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
. Application deadline: May 15 5pm Eastern!
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
Just as you do with your family’s emergency supply kit, plan to have a pet
#preparedness
kit, with things like:
🪪 a collar with ID tag,
🐕🦺 a harness or leash,
💊 food, water, medicine,
✂️ grooming supplies,
🩹 first aid kit,
👜 sturdy carrier or crate,
🎾 a toy
Join today's webinar for updates and discussion on our Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
#grant
program, Thursday, June 13, 2pm-4pm, Eastern. See link, or call 1-800-320-4330 Code: 338559#
FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program can help mitigate the impact of disasters. And now, our new Direct Technical Assistance Program supports communities with BRIC applications and projects. Read more at
The 2018 Fire Prevention & Safety grant application period is now open! Go to our website to learn more. The FP&S
#grants
support projects to reduce injury & prevent death among high-risk populations, and expand
#firefighter
safety research & development.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program will provide $100 million in funding to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
. Application deadline: May 15, 5pm Eastern!
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
OPENING TOMORROW: The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)
Program will provide $100 million to organizations for Personal Protective
Equipment funding for
#COVID19
. Spread the word!
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
Tuesday Tip of the Week: Our Homeland Security Grant Program funds 3 separate programs to help prevent, prepare for, protect against, & respond to acts of
#terrorism
. See pages 6 and 7 in our new Preparedness
#Grants
Manual for more information.
SPREAD THE WORD! The deadline for the Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants application period has been EXTENDED TO MARCH 20! Hurry, apply now! Our
#grants
help build resilient communities, save lives! For grant guidance materials, please visit:
FY2019 Notices of Funding Opportunity for $1.7 billion in 8 DHS preparedness grant programs announced. Our
#grants
fund state, local, tribal, territorial governments, plus transportation authorities, nonprofit organizations, & the private sector. See info:
Today,
@FEMA
announced nearly $2 billion in available funding for two resilience grant programs designed to help communities mitigate against climate change and increasingly frequent & severe weather events. Learn more⤵️
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program providing $100 million in supplemental funding is open through May 15, 5 pm ET! This award will provide financial assistance for critical PPE and supplies needed to respond to the
#COVID9
public health emergency. Spread the word!
OPENS TOMORROW! The FY 2019 Fire Prevention and Safety
#Grants
(FP&S) application period opens Monday, April 27 at 8am Eastern closing Friday, May 29 at 5pm Eastern! Begin preparing now by reviewing the available guidance materials here:
Do you have general questions about FEMA
#preparedness
#grant
programs? Contact our FEMA Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk at (800)368-6498 or send an email to AskCSID
@fema
.dhs.govwww.fema.gov/grant-programs-directorate
Need help staying organized while managing your FEMA grant? We've published a set of Grant File Documentation and Recordkeeping resources, highlighting some best practices for tracking and documenting grant file records. Check it out at
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period opens this Friday, Feb 15th, at 8am, Eastern! Our SAFER
#grants
help communities increase the number of front-line
#firefighters
and provide life-saving training.
FEMA is accepting a second round of applications for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants COVID-19 Supplemental opportunity (AFG-S). Already applied for AFG-S and turned down? Join our webinar at 3 PM ET TODAY on the criteria used to review applications:
CLOSES SOON: The application period for the Assistance to Firefighters
#Grants
(AFG) Program providing $100 million to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
closes in less than 24 hours! Hurry, apply now! Review guidance tools here:
Do you need help with your Fire Prevention and Safety
#grant
application? A webinar will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, December 4th, 1-2pm Eastern. See Training Announcement under FP&S Program section on our website
https://www.fema.gov/fire-prevention-safety-grants
CLOSES FRIDAY: The application period for the Assistance to Firefighters
#Grants
(AFG) Program providing $100 million to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
closes May 15, 5pm ET! Hurry and apply now!
Review guidance tools here:
Need help staying organized while managing your FEMA grant? We've published a set of Grant File Documentation and Recordkeeping resources, highlighting some best practices for tracking and documenting grant file records. Check it out at
New funding opportunities announced for FEMA Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program. Application period open through 11:59 Eastern, July 8, 2019. Our preparedness
#grants
to local governments help build resilient communities,
#save
-lives.
The application period for our hazard mitigation grants program is now open through Jan 29, 2021. $660 million is available for eligible states and communities for flood assistance and disaster resilience preparedness. More info & how to apply:
CLOSING SOON: Our Emergency Management Performance Grant Supplemental funding provides $100 million to states, territories, tribes and local governments to prevent, prepare, respond to the
#COVID19
emergency closes TODAY at 5pm ET!
See guidance tools:
FEMA is accepting a second round of applications for the Assistance to Firefighters Grants COVID-19 Supplemental opportunity (AFG-S). Already applied for AFG-S and turned down? Join our webinar at 1 PM ET tomorrow on criteria used to review applications:
Learn how to leverage, apply for FEMA preparedness
#grants
to support
#cybersecurity
for state, local, tribal, territorial governments. Join us for a webinar tomorrow, May 29- Investing in Cybersecurity through Preparedness Grants, 1pm-2pm, Eastern.
SPREAD THE WORD! The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program application period closes THIS FRIDAY, May 15, 5 pm ET! This $100 million in supplemental funding provides financial assistance for critical PPE and supplies needed to respond to the
#COVID9
public health emergency!
📢 FY22 Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grant application period is open! FP&S supports projects that enhance the safety of firefighters and the public from fire and related hazards. Learn more @
CLOSING FRIDAY: The application period for the Assistance to Firefighters
#Grants
(AFG) Program providing $100 million to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
closes May 15, 5pm ET! Hurry, apply now! Please review FAQs here:
SPREAD THE WORD! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MARCH 20 for the Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants open application period! Hurry, apply now! Our
#grants
can help your EMS, fire departments get funding for critical resources! For grant guidance materials, visit:
Spread the word! The FY 2019 SAFER Grant application period opens today at 8:00am Eastern! These
#grants
can improve, restore local fire departments' staffing and deployment capabilities! See SAFER guidance materials here:
Now through June 13, FEMA is accepting applications for the FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program. This $405 million can help recipients fund local emergency management capabilities and preparedness activities. Read more at
Since its inception, AFG and its programmatic oversight partner the US Fire Administration
@usfire
have awarded fire departments and emergency organizations with over 79,000 individual grants, totaling over $12 billion to help advance fire safety and national preparedness
#AFG20
Join us,
@NEMA_web
and
@iaem
for a webinar TODAY, July 10, 2-3pm, Eastern, to learn about community
#preparedness
tools available for state and local emergency managers. Our
#grants
help build resilient communities, save lives.
Now through Jan. 28, 2022: Applications are open for our Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant programs. This $1.16 billion in funding can build resilience & reduce disaster suffering. More at
Need some help navigating the complex rules for
#procurement
under your federal grant? Our Procurement Disaster Assistance Team has developed this brief self-guided lesson on the Top Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Under a FEMA Award:
ATTN Grant Applicants! Have you heard?! The FY 2019 Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants Application period closes in 4 days! HURRY apply now! Our
#grants
can help your EMS, fire departments get funding for critical resources to equip, train emergency personnel, and much more!
FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program can help mitigate the impact of disasters. And now, our new Direct Technical Assistance Program supports communities with BRIC applications and projects. Read more at
Our FY 2020 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants application period is open through July 15, 5pm ET! This funding can improve, expand collaboration for catastrophic incident preparedness!
Please review the RCPG Notice of Funding Opportunity here:
Now through Jan. 28, 2022: applications are open for our Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and Flood Mitigation Assistance grant programs. This $1.16 billion in funding can build resilience & reduce disaster suffering. More at
It’s National
#Emergency
Medical Services Week! 🚑⛑️🩺
On behalf of
@FEMA
, we want to extend a HUGE thank you to all
#EMS
professionals across the nation!
We appreciate all that you do to keep our communities
#prepared
and
#resilient
in the face of disasters.
We are now accepting applications through 5 PM ET on Feb 26 for the FY 2020 Fire Prevention and Safety program! This $35.5 million will fund training, enforcement, and development for fire prevention and safety strategies. For more info, review the NOFO
ATTN all grant applicants, the countdown is on! The FY 2019 Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants Application period closes in 9 days! Don't wait, apply now. Our
#grants
can help firefighters, first responders obtain critical equipment, emergency vehicles, and other vital resources!
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period is now open! Our SAFER
#grants
help communities increase the number of front-line
#firefighters
and provide life-saving training.
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG) is accepting a second round of applications for the COVID-19 Supplemental funding opportunity. Join our webinar at 3 PM ET TODAY for guidance on applying and eligibility:
ATTN ALL Grant Applicants! Are you applying for funding under the FY 2019 Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grant program!? TUNE IN to our webinar session tomorrow, February 25, 2pm EST! You don't want to miss this! Click here to join:
NOW through Feb 12 at 5 PM ET: we are accepting applications for the FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) opportunity! This funding can provide critical training and equipment. For more information, review the NOFO at
Attention
#FireDepartments
,
#EMS
, our Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants application period opens THIS Monday, February 3rd at 8am EST! GET READY GET READY!! Our
#Grants
help build resilient communities, save lives. Click on Breaking News for info:
Learn how to improve your application under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs by tuning in to our webinar TODAY, October 22nd, 1:00pm EST!
Contact the AFGP help desk with any questions regarding the webinar/workshop schedule at 1-866-274-0960.
Assistant Administrator Bridget Bean, sworn in by FEMA’s Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor. Bean heads the Grant Programs Directorate overseeing billions of dollars in disaster & non-disaster grants & leads a major systems modernization effort to improve grant administration.
The funding notice has been posted for the FY 21 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program! The application period will run from Jan. 3 through Feb. 4, 2022:
Our Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grants application period is opening TODAY, 8am EST!! Need help registering your organization? Join one of our upcoming webinar sessions! Click link below for the webinar schedule:
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program will provide $100 million in funding to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
. Application deadline: May 15, 5pm Eastern!
Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and FAQs at
ND Grants is the system used to administer many of FEMA's preparedness and mitigation grants. We've created a training video to walk you through the process of applying for funding opportunities through ND Grants. Check it out below!:
Applicants have through Jan. 29 to submit applications for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programs. The combined $700 million will fund mitigation activities to reduce risks for disasters:
Hazard Mitigation grants build community resilience & reduce disaster suffering. At 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 17, we will host a webinar on how to incorporate nature-based solutions into grant-funded mitigation projects. Register in advance:
At 1 PM ET today, we'll be hosting a webinar for new or first-time applicants interested in applying for funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) programs. This session will cover basic information about AFG. For more info, visit
STILL OPEN: The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program is providing $100 million in supplemental funding to organizations for Personal Protective Equipment for
#COVID19
. Application deadline: May 15, 5 p.m. Eastern!
Review guidance tools here:
We have started to roll out awards for the 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program COVID-19 Supplemental (AFG-S) opportunity. Awardees will be notified via email and information is posted on
Attention prospective applicants to our Assistance to Firefighters Grant – COVID-19 Supplemental Program (AFG-S): join our webinar tomorrow at 11 AM ET for information on applying! Click here to join:
1/ Do you have a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to help prepare for disasters and hazards that may occur where you live? Find out how you can serve your
#community
by visiting
Through 5 PM ET TODAY, applications are still being accepted for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. This $414 million can help firefighters and first responders obtain resources critical for protecting the public. Read more:
It's Fire Safety Month & the Assistance to
#Firefighters
Grant application period closes in one week! Our
#grants
help build resilient communities, save lives. Visit our website for info or call AFG helpdesk: 1-866-274-0960; email firegrants
@fema
.dhs.gov
FEMA grant application period opens Monday, Sept. 24! Our
#firefighter
assistance
#grants
help save lives by supporting fire departments,
#EMS
and various medical organizations, state fire training academies, etc. Deadline to apply: Oct. 26, 5pm EDT.
@FEMA
invites nonprofit organizations to participate in upcoming webinars for the FY23 Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Starting tomorrow at 2 pm ET, each session will cover key changes, application process, resources & more. Register at
Learn more about our Staffing for Firefighters Emergency and
Response (SAFER) Recruitment and Retention of Firefighters Activity by joining our webinar session TODAY, 2pm Eastern! Join here:
Having issues joining, call the AFGP help desk at 1-866-274-0960.
June marks the 20th anniversary of FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFG). AFG helps firefighters and other first responders obtain equipment, vehicles and training needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire hazards.
FY22 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application development workshops kick off today! Join us for the latest AFG program updates & tips to assist applicants in developing their narrative for the upcoming application period. Review the schedule & register
Our FY 2020 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants application period is open through July 15, 5pm ET! This funding can improve, expand collaboration for catastrophic incident preparedness!
Please review the RCPG Notice of Funding Opportunity here:
Registration is full for today's webinar on FY 2020 Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grants, but we're offering a repeat session at 2 PM ET on Thursday! Click here to register:
Now through May 14, FEMA is accepting applications for Preparedness Grants for Fiscal Year 2021. These programs will help the nation prepare for, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters and other emergencies. More information:
Now through Dec 17, applications are open for the FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. This $414 million can help firefighters and first responders obtain resources critical for protecting the public from fire and related hazards. Read more:
California's Redlands Fire Department is one of the many emergency management organizations across the nation making a difference with FEMA grants. A list of awardees for our Assistance to Firefighters Grant COVID-19 Supplemental (AFG-S) is posted at
U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar announced Wednesday that the Redlands Fire Department received $34,081 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant COVID-19 Supplemental Program. The funding will be used to help the department purchase personal protective equip…
The application period for our hazard mitigation grants program is now open through Jan 29, 2021. $660 million is available for eligible states and communities for flood assistance and disaster resilience preparedness.
More info & how to apply:
CLOSING SOON: Our Emergency Management Performance
#Grant
Supplemental funding provides $100 million to states, territories, tribes and local governments to prevent, prepare, respond to the
#COVID19
emergency! Application deadline: Tuesday, April 28 at 5pm ET!
New FEMA training
#grants
announced for
#cybersecurity
, economic recovery, housing, logistics and supply chain management, & rural and tribal preparedness. See our fact sheet & link to Notice of Funding Opportunity-NOFO posted on .
Tomorrow! Applications for FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants open on Sept. 30. This $1.16 billion in grants can improve national resilience and reduce disaster suffering. More at:
Scottsdale, Arizona Fire Department awarded grant to add 6 new firefighters. Our Staffing For Adequate Fire and Emergency Response-SAFER grants help add
#firefighters
,
#EMS
paramedics to help build resilient communities, save lives.
Need help staying organized while managing your FEMA grant? We've published a set of Grant File Documentation and Recordkeeping resources, highlighting some best practices for tracking records related to your grant. Check it out at
FEMA is now also accepting applications for the FY 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program! This $355 million in funding can help local fire departments with staffing and deployment to respond to emergencies. Review the NOFO:
Need help registering your organization in FEMA GO and accepting pending awards? Check out our webinar schedule!
Contact the AFGP help desk with any questions regarding the webinar/workshop schedule at 1-866-274-0960
The FY 2020 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants is open providing $10 million in funding to manage catastrophic incidents! This funding could improve, expand collaboration for catastrophic incident preparedness.
Review RCPG materials here:
Reminder: FEMA has posted funding notices for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants, totaling $1.16 billion. The application period for these grants opens on Thursday, Sept, 30. Read more:
ONE WEEK left to apply for a Fire Prevention & Safety grant! Our FP&S
#grants
help reduce injury & prevent death among high-risk populations, & expand
#firefighter
safety research.
At 9 AM and 3 PM ET tomorrow (11/10), join our training for subapplicants on creating a project in FEMA GO, our new application and management system for Hazard Mitigation Assistance grants. Access the Zoom link for this training at
CLOSING TOMORROW! Applicants have through Jan 29 to apply for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programs. This combined $700 million will fund mitigation activities to reduce disaster risks
Our FY 2020 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grants application period is now open! This funding could improve and expand collaboration for catastrophic incident preparedness.
Review the RCPG Notice of Funding, FAQs and other guidance materials here:
Assistance to Firefighters Grants have helped launch the Firefighter Cancer Cohort Study, a long-term project studying the types of exposure that lead to high rates of cancer among firefighters - with the ultimate goal of reducing risk.
#AFG20