Updated AFG 2012 Calendar
Here is the latest news from FEMA on fire grants and awards. NOTE: All information, including dates and projected application periods are subject to change. … Read More
Grant News & Events
Updated USFA Manual on Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire Services
The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) recently published the 2012 update of the publication, Funding Alternatives for Emergency Medical and Fire Services. This updated document includes … Read More
May a Grantee Use an AFG-Funded Vehicle as Collateral for a Loan?
FEMA has been answering fire grant questions. In this latest installment, FEMA addresses the issue of AFG-funded vehicles being used as loan collateral. FEMA says: … Read More
Grantee Reminder: Submit Your Semiannual Federal Financial Reports (SF-425)
Grantees that received awards on or after October 1, 2009, are required by law to submit semiannual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) (also known as Standard … Read More
What FEMA Grantees Should Know About Desk Reviews and Onsite Financial Monitoring
Getting a grant is a victory, but it’s not the finish line. After you get the grant, a new set of work comes in to … Read More
Over $14.7 Million Awarded to 62 Fire Departments in Round 3 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Awards
It’s an early Happy New Year for over 60 Fire Departments and Emergency Management Agencies nationwide. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the … Read More
Bill Introduced to Postpone FCC Mandated Narrowband Requirements
Rep. Steven Rothman (D-NJ) introduced H.R. 3430 bill into the 112th Congress, House of Representatives, on Nov. 15, 2011. The 11 lines of this short, succinct … Read More
Over $19.7 Million Awarded to 128 Fire Departments in Round 2 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Awards
Dec. 23, 2011 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the second award round for the 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP). … Read More
Congress Approves Year-End Spending Bill
Congress Approves Year-End Spending Bill Public Safety Grant News – Congressional Fire Services Institute On Saturday, December 17, the Senate approved H.R. 2055, a $915 … Read More
Over $17.2 Million Awarded to 136 Fire Departments in Round 1 AFGP 2011 Fire Grant Awards
It’s an early Christmas for 136 Fire Departments and Emergency Services Agencies across the U.S. On Dec. 16, 2011, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) … Read More