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2011 AFG Open Application Period
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2011 AFG Application Information
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant application period will be opening soon! Get started early so you are better prepared to thoroughly answer the application questions.
  • Available Now:
    • Get Ready Guide (PDF, 1.26MB, TXT 8KB)
    • Narrative Assistance Guide (PDF 1.89MB, TXT 6KB)
  • Coming Soon:
    • FY11 AFG Program Guidance
FY 2011 Grants Information
AFG Funding and Application Schedule
An appropriation of $810 million has been approved for FY 2011.
  • $405 million will support Fire and EMS Operations and Safety Grants, Firefighting and Emergency Vehicle Grants and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S)
  • $405 million will support SAFER grants.
  • Click here for more details
FY 2011 Grants
AFG Workshop
The 2011 workshop schedule is now available online. Click the link(s) below to view dates and contact information.
Award Announcements
2010 AFG, SAFER and FP & S Award Announcements
The AFG award announcements are updated weekly. Search the list by state, award amount or by city to see which departments received funding. If you have questions regarding the AFG Grants, you can reach the FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate (GPD) AFG program staff at 1-866-274-0960 or e-mail at firegrants@dhs.gov.
Help
The Help Desk is Available to Answer Your Questions
The AFG Program has positioned technical assistance staff in 10 federal regional centers. These Regional Fire Program Specialists can respond to questions on the implementation of the AFG program and carry out grant monitoring activities.Contact the AFG Program Help Desk with questio`ns or comments by calling 1-866-274-0960 or email at firegrants@dhs.gov.
Success Stories
Submit and Share Your Success Story
Your success is important to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. We also want to share your success stories with others. That means we need to hear from you.