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Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

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Closing in 1 dayLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The AFG Program provides financial assistance directly to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs) to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment, provide funding to retrofit or modify facilities to protect personnel from known health hazards, acquire emergency response vehicles, design and implement health, wellness and resiliency programs that prepare responders for incident response, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.

Grant Summary

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program is a Department of Homeland Security - FEMA grant providing up to $9M for municipality. Applications are due 2026-06-22 (closing in 1 day). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

other

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

Up to $9M

Deadline

2026-06-22

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Homeland Security - FEMA before the deadline.
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Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program?

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program is offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program provide?

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program provides up to $9M per award from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program deadline?

Applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program are due 2026-06-22 (closing in 1 day). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program?

To apply for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA.

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