Description
The Fiscal Year 2022 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) for critical training and equipment. The program aims to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. The program has three activities: Operations and Safety, Vehicle Acquisition, and Regional Projects. Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies. The program requires a cost share or match, and the cost share requirements vary depending on the population served by the applicant.
Some key points to consider:
• The program provides funding for critically needed resources, including equipment and training.
• The program has three activities: Operations and Safety, Vehicle Acquisition, and Regional Projects.
• Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies.
• The program requires a cost share or match, and the cost share requirements vary depending on the population served by the applicant.
• The program has a period of performance of 24 months, and recipients are expected to complete the awarded activities within this timeframe.