Citizen Corps Award Application Period Open
FEMA has announced that the application period for the 2014 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards is now open; please note: this opportunity is not part … Read More
Public Safety Grant News
New Guidance Available for Applying ASCE 24-05 to Hazard Mitigation Flood Projects
FEMA has released the publication of FEMA Policy 203-074-1, Minimum Design Standards for Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Projects in Flood Hazard Areas. The policy will … Read More
The Council on Financial Reform (COFAR) Fraud Alert
Background: The Council on Financial Assistance Reform (COFAR) asked federal agencies to share the fraud alert message below from OMB with grant applicants and recipients. … Read More
Fire Prevention & Safety Application Period Approaching
The FY 2013 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program application period is fast approaching! As you begin to develop your application, the AFG Program … Read More
Fire Prevention & Safety Project Updates
3 updates about the Fire Prevention & Safety Grants Program: 1. International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) – Health and Safety The online Fire Ground … Read More
Will We Be Able to Forecast Long-Burning Wildfires?
The press release below is a research and development update from the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research. This work was funded, in part, through an … Read More
November Is Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month
President Obama has designated November as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, to recognize the importance of strengthening our nation’s infrastructure and enhancing our homeland … Read More
NIMS Alert 08-13: FEMA Releases the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Intelligence/ Investigations Function Guidance and Field Operations Guide
The NIMS Intelligence/Investigations Function Guidance and Field Operations Guide provides guidance on utilizing and integrating the Intelligence/Investigations Function while adhering to the concepts and principles … Read More
New York Grants Available for Communication Upgrades
From Firehouse.com Aug. 7, 2013 – New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that $75 million in Statewide Interoperability Communications Grants would be up … Read More
New Presentation Available on the System for Award Management (SAM)
All applicants must have their organizations registered in SAM.gov. If you do not yet have an active SAM.gov registration, the AFG has produced a presentation … Read More