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Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants. SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters, rehire firefighters that have been laid off, retain firefighters facing imminent layoffs, or filling of positions that were vacated through attrition. SAFER offers grants to support activities in two categories: 1. Hiring of Firefighters 2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters The authority for SAFER is derived from the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended (15 U.S.C. 2229a et seq.). The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for both of these activity areas.

Grant Summary

Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) is a Department of Homeland Security - FEMA grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

employmentworkforce development

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $0K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 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.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Homeland Security - FEMA before the deadline.
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER): Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)?

Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) is offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. 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 Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) provide?

Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) provides an amount that varies by award per award from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. 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 Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) deadline?

Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)?

To apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), 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 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA.

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