DHS-21-GPD-044-00-98: FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Homeland Security - FEMA notices from 2021.
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $9.0 million to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 2,500 awards worth $414 million in total. Applications closed on December 17, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 5, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$9.0 million
- Total funding$414 million
- Expected awards2,500
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-24-GPD-044-00-98 | November 6, 2024 | Closed December 20, 2024 | Closed |
| DHS-22-GPD-044-00-98 | January 9, 2023 | Closed February 10, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 17, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 16, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Fire Departments, State Fire Training Academies, Nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Services
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Assistance to Firefighters Grant awards averaged $177,822; this notice allows up to $9.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The AFG program provides direct financial assistance to fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) to equip and train emergency personnel in order to foster interoperability, strengthen community resilience, and enhance the safety of the public and emergency responders before, during, and after hazardous events.
Who has won Assistance to Firefighters Grant grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (97.044) awarded $1.8 billion across 10,120 grant awards, an average of $177,822 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, City of | Maryland | 6 | $8.4 million |
| City of Memphis, Tennessee | Tennessee | 8 | $8.0 million |
| International Association of Firefighters | District of Columbia | 5 | $7.5 million |
| North Carolina State University | North Carolina | 5 | $7.5 million |
| The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation | Maryland | 5 | $7.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-21-GPD-044-00-98 still open?
No. It closed on December 17, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)?
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)?
Closed December 17, 2021. 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 $9.0 million each. About $414 million in total across about 2,500 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.
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