CFDA#
97.044
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Funder Type
Federal Government
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IT Classification
A - Primarily intended to fund technology
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Authority
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Summary
The purpose of the AFG Program is to provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.
There are three types of eligible applications:
- Operations and Safety - This includes five fundable activities -
- Training: Requested activities should meet or exceed any national, state, and/or DHS recognized consensus standards (i.e. NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.). If a training request does not meet DHS-recognized consensus standards, applicants must submit an explanation of the reasons their proposed training will serve the needs of the applicant better than training that meets or exceeds those standards. FEMA has determined the most benefit is derived from hands-on, instructor-led training that leads to a national or state certification.
- Equipment: Requested equipment should enhance the safety and/or effectiveness of firefighting, rescue, and/or the enhancement of emergency medical services provided by EMS, and/or non-affiliated EMS organizations. Equipment requested shall meet or exceed any voluntary national, state, and/or DHS-recognized consensus standards.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE is defined as those compliant items worn by firefighter/EMS personnel to protect them. PPE requested shall meet or exceed any voluntary national, state, and/or DHS-recognized consensus standards. PPE does not include uniforms or station-wear
- Wellness and Fitness: Requested activities should assist First Responders, so their mental, physical, and emotional capabilities are resilient enough to withstand the demands of emergency services response.
- Modifications to Facilities: Requested activities may only retrofit existing structures built prior to 2003 that do not already have those safety features in place that are listed as eligible activities.
- Vehicle Acquisition - New, custom, or stock AFG program-compliant vehicles are eligible for funding
- Regional Projects - Any eligible entity may act as a host applicant and apply for large-scale projects on behalf of itself and any number of other local AFG eligible organizations that will be participating partners in the award. Joint/Regional projects should achieve greater cost effectiveness and regional efficiency and resilience.
History of Funding
In 2023, FEMA made 1,995 awards totaling $720 million.
As of Sept. 23, 2024, FEMA has made 1,635 AFG awards totaling $324 million. For information regarding recipients of this award, please see: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/assistance-grants
Additional Information
Key changes in FY2024:
Clarification that FEMA will consider only High” priority items for funding was added.
The following EMS equipment was added as High Priority:
- Suction Unit (non-disposable);
- CPAP Device;
- Power Stair Chair;
- Patient Carbon Monoxide Monitor; and
- Capnography/capnometer Device.
The following EMS equipment was added as Medium Priority:
- O2 Kit; and
- Non-disposable Splints.
The following EMS equipment was added as Low Priority:
- Stretcher;
- Backboard;
- Trauma Bag; and
- Mass Casualty Kit.
- Under Wellness and Fitness Activity:
A clarification that Priority 1 programs must be already in place or requested in the application before Priority 2 programs will be considered for funding. In addition, the following items were added as ineligible:
- Saunas (including infrared);
- Hyperbaric chambers;
- Ice baths; and
- Purchase of medical equipment
Scores for applications with a mix of High,” Medium,” and Low” priorities may be negatively impacted. Applicants must consider priorities under each Activity listed in the NOFO when applying.
Eligibility Details
Eligible applicants include municipal fire departments and nonprofit EMS organizations. EMS organizations cannot be affiliated with a hospital. State Fire Training Academies are also welcome to apply.
Deadline Details
Applications are to be submitted by December 20, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Award Details
Up to $291,600,000 is available to fund up to 2,000 awards. Awards will extend for 24 months. Maximum award amounts vary based upon population of the jurisdiction served by the recipient:
- Jurisdiction of less than 100,000 residents - Maximum award of $1,000,000
- Jurisdiction of 100,001 to 500,000 residents - Maximum award of $2,000,000
- Jurisdiction greater than 500,000 residents - Maximum award of $2,9100,000
- Statutory waiver available subject to extraordinary need for populations that exceed 1,000,000
- No more than $6 million for populations between 1,000,001 to 2,500,000
- No more than $9 million for populations that exceed 2,500,000
Cost sharing requirements vary based upon population of the jurisdiction served by the recipient:
- Jurisdiction of less than 20,000 residents - Cost sharing/matching of 5% is required.
- Jurisdiction of 20,000 to 1,000,000 residents - Cost sharing/matching of 10% is required.
- Jurisdiction of more than 1,000,000 residents - Cost sharing/matching of 15% is required.
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