DHS-26-USFA-043-09-00-99: Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants
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 2026.
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $20,000 to state and local governments. It expected to make about 50 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 1, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards50
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 31, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past State Fire Training Systems Grants awards averaged $14,053; this notice allows up to $20,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with the State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes the State Fire Training Systems Grant (SFTSG) program providing grants to pay for: the direct delivery of government-funded coursed in the states; the distribution and sharing of Student Manuals, Instructor Guides, and other course materials; and funding to the states to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs.
Who has won State Fire Training Systems Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, State Fire Training Systems Grants (97.043) awarded $2.2 million across 156 grant awards, an average of $14,053 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 5 | $100,000 |
| Texas A&m Engineering Extension Service | Texas | 5 | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 5 | $100,000 |
| University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | Kansas | 5 | $99,574 |
| Arkansas Fire Training Academy | Arkansas | 5 | $99,525 |
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-26-USFA-043-09-00-99 still open?
No. It closed on July 31, 2026.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants?
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from state and local governments.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants?
Closed July 31, 2026. 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 $20,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 50 awards.
Who has won State Fire Training Systems Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Maryland, College Park, Texas A&m Engineering Extension Service, University of Illinois. The program made 156 awards worth $2.2 million in that time.
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