The FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) grant application period is now open through February 12, 2021.
AFG grants provide fire departments with funding for critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
Learn more about the AFG application process, as well as the resources to assist in preparing your application. The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. (ET) on February 12.
For additional assistance and guidance in preparing your application, or for a review of your application prior to submission, contact the IAFF Grants Department at firegrants@iaff.org or (202) 824-1575.
We provide specific guidance for applications for funding the following IAFF programs:
- IAFF Peer Support Training Program
- Fire Ground Survival (FGS) Training Program
- Wellness-Fitness Initiative (WFI)
- IAFF/IAFC/ACE Peer Fitness Trainer Certification Program (PFT)
- Hazardous Materials Operations Training (HM OPS)
- Training for Hazardous Materials Response: Technician (HM Tech)
- Confined Space Rescue Training (CSR)
Note that key changes to the FY 2020 grant program include:
- Under sections D – Application and Submission Information; E – Application Review Information; F – Federal Award Administration Information; G – DHS Awarding Agency Contact and Resource Information; and H – Additional Information.
- Various grants management changes due to recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) revisions to 2 C.F.R., particularly regarding the System for Award Management (SAM) registration, performance measures, procurement, closeout and termination.
- Under Federal Award Information: the period of performance for AFG awards is 24 months.
- Under Supporting Definitions: paid on-call/stipend departments are added to the definition of Combination Fire Department.
- Under Application Tips: explanation of AFG program approved seated riding positions was added.
- Under Training Activity: rental of audio/visual equipment was added as eligible activity.
- Under Operations and Safety Activity: Radio over Internet Protocol communication equipment was added as a Medium Priority. Integrated thermal imaging cameras were added under ineligible list under personal protective equipment (PPE) category.
- Under Modifications to Facility Activity: Intruder alerting systems were added as ineligible.
- Under Regional Applications: guidance requiring purchases from same vendor was added.
- Under Environmental and Historical Preservation (EHP): updated process for EHP was added.
- Under Award Administration Information (Appendix C): updated process for Economic Hardship Waiver was added. Excess Funds Restrictions specifies High Priority items as eligible under this option. The list of supporting documentation is added for advance and reimbursement payment requests.
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