Description
The Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs) to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. The program has approximately $291,600,000 available for award, with a projected 2,000 awards. Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and SFTAs. The program has a 24-month period of performance, and the application submission deadline is December 20, 2024, at 5 PM ET.
• Eligible activities include equipment acquisition, training, and wellness programs.
• Eligible applicants must be designated by legislation or by a governing body.
• The program has specific requirements for maintenance and sustainment of equipment.
• Excess funds may be utilized to address local needs or capability gaps.
• The program has a focus on enhancing the safety of firefighters and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.