Assistance to Firefighters Grants Documents | FEMA.gov
Summary: The FY 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides $291.6 million in federal funding to support fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations in enhancing safety, training, and operational capabilities.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA have released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. With a total funding pool of $291.6 million, the program aims to provide essential resources to emergency personnel, including personal protective equipment, facility modifications, emergency response vehicles, and health and wellness initiatives. The application period is scheduled from May 19, 2026, to June 22, 2026. Eligible entities include fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations across the U.S. and its territories. The document outlines detailed eligibility criteria, cost-sharing requirements, application procedures, and post-award administrative responsibilities.
Document outline
1. 1. Basic Information (Agency, Funding, Dates, Contacts) 2. 2. Eligibility (Entities, Project Types, Cost Sharing) 3. 3. Program Description (Goals, Objectives, Funding Requirements) 4. 4. Application Contents and Format 5. 5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines 6. 6. Intergovernmental Review 7. 7. Application Review Information (Threshold, Merit Review) 8. 8. Award Notices 9. 9. Post-Award Requirements and Administration 10. 10. Other Information 11. 11. Appendices (Programmatic Priorities, Vehicle Guidelines, Community Classifications)