Federal Register #Docket ID FEMA20260562

FEMA Fire Safety and Prevention Grants for FY 2025

FEMA, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is offering competitive grants for fire safety and prevention initiatives in FY 2025. - Government Buyer: - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fire Grants Branch, Grant Programs Directorate - Programs Announced: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) - Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant - Eligible Applicants: - Fire departments - Nonaffiliated EMS organizations - State Fire Training Academies - Nonprofit organizations (including universities and public health institutions) - Products and Services Requested: - Equipment acquisition (including protective gear and emergency vehicles) - Training for first responders - Fire prevention education - Code enforcement - Origin and cause investigation - Firefighter safety and health programming - Research and development projects for fire safety - Funding Details: - Total funding: $324 million - $291.6 million for AFG - $32.4 million for FP&S - Minimum and maximum funding allocations for different applicant types - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Competitive evaluation based on program priorities - Cost-sharing requirements for applicants - Projects may have a period of performance up to 24 months, with justification needed for extensions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; grants support a broad range of fire safety and prevention needs.

Description

The fiscal year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant programs are managed by FEMA under the Department of Homeland Security. These programs provide grants to fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, state fire training academies, and eligible nonprofit organizations to enhance the safety of first responders and the public. The AFG program focuses on equipment, training, and resources to protect against fire-related hazards, while the FP&S program supports fire prevention education, safety research, and health programming. Applications were accepted electronically from May 19, 2026, to June 22, 2026, with approximately $324 million appropriated by Congress for these grants.

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