Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program

The Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program provides funding to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to increase the number of firefighters and support recruitment and retention efforts. The program aims to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. • The program offers grants to support two activities: hiring of firefighters and recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. • Eligible entities include fire departments, national, state, local, or federally recognized tribal organizations representing the interests of volunteer firefighters. • The program provides funding for a range of activities, including personnel costs, equipment, and training. • Applicants must submit their applications through FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) by the deadline of July 3, 2025. • The program has a total estimated funding of $324,000,000 and is expected to award approximately 300 grants.