# Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-21-gpd-044-00-97-assistance-to-firefighters-grant-program-fire-prevention-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337353

> Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $1.5 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 150 awards worth $46.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 18, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-21-GPD-044-00-97 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | February 18, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 150 |
| Total funding | $46.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.044 |

## Who can apply

- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Fire Departments

## What the grant funds

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administrations of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Programs. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhancethe safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Grants Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grants as part of the AFG Program. FP&S offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards ("Fire Prevention and Safety Activity") and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety ("Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity"). 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 applications are processed in FEMA GO, not Grants.gov; refer to the NOFO document in the “Related Documents” section of this posting for details on how to apply.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-21-GPD-044-00-97 still open?

No. It closed on February 18, 2022.

### Who can apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants?

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety Grants?

Closed February 18, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.5 million each. About $46.0 million in total across about 150 awards.

### Who has won Assistance to Firefighters Grant grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Baltimore, City of, City of Memphis, Tennessee, International Association of Firefighters. The program made 10,120 awards worth $1.8 billion in that time.