Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)
About This Grant
Grants to fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations for equipment, training, fitness, and fire prevention programs.
Grant Summary
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is a Federal Emergency Management Agency grant providing $50K to $3M for municipality, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible org types: municipality, nonprofit
Requirements
- See program NOFO for full requirements
How to Apply
$50K–$3M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from Federal Emergency Management Agency, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Federal Emergency Management Agency before the deadline.
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Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)?
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is offered by Federal Emergency Management Agency and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) provide?
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) provides between $50K and $3M per award from Federal Emergency Management Agency. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) deadline?
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Federal Emergency Management Agency, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)?
To apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Federal Emergency Management Agency.