Closed · DHS-21-GPD-044-00-98 · CFDA 97.044 · Discretionary

FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $9M
Award range
Closed
Status
December 17, 2021
Close date
2500
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) is a closed discretionary listing from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA that offered Up to $9,000,000 across 2500 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $9M
award range
Closed
application status
2500
expected awards
97.044
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) - is cataloged under number DHS-21-GPD-044-00-98 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.044, posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on November 8, 2021 and last updated on November 5, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $9,000,000. The agency has projected $414.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2500 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2500 awards from the $414.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $166,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on December 17, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $9,000,000

Close Date

December 17, 2021

Posted

November 8, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$414,000,000

Expected Awards

2500

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The AFG program provides direct financial assistance to fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) to equip and train emergency personnel in order to foster interoperability, strengthen community resilience, and enhance the safety of the public and emergency responders before, during, and after hazardous events.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 01, 02, 06, 07, 12, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Systems and Business Support Branch

Key Dates

Posted November 8, 2021
Close Date December 17, 2021
Archive Date January 16, 2022
Last Updated November 5, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG)", offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. It is associated with CFDA program 97.044. The AFG program provides direct financial assistance to fire departments, nonaffiliated Emergency Medical Service (EMS) organizations and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA) to equip and train emerge...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on December 17, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $9,000,000. Total estimated funding: $414,000,000. Expected number of awards: 2500.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

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