What, did you think that AFG closing Mar. 8 meant you got to catch your breath? Get ready, FDs, for more fire grants!
FEMA announces that FP&S and SAFER are now open for applications
The FY 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and FY 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) application periods opened March 11, 2024 and will close April 12, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET.
Notices of Funding Opportunity
The Fiscal Year (FY) 23 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Notices of Funding Opportunity formally announce the availability of funding to potential applicants. The notices also include pertinent program information such as important dates in the application and grant timeline, program requirements, performance measures, funding eligibility and more.
Additional resources are available at Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response (SAFER) Documents | FEMA.gov and Fire Prevention & Safety Documents | FEMA.gov.
Application Workshops
FY 2023 SAFER Application Development Workshops
March 18 through April 5
The FY 2023 SAFER application development workshops will provide the latest SAFER program updates and tips to assist applicants in developing their narrative for the upcoming application period. Each session will run approximately 90 min. Attendees can ask questions and network with SAFER Preparedness Officers and other SAFER applicants.
FY 2023 FP&S Application Development Workshops
March 18 through April 5
The FY 2023 SAFER application development workshops will provide an overview of the FP&S Activity, updates to the program, applicant eligibility, information about the application and review process, allowability of costs, as well as a walk-through of the application in FEMA GO. The workshops will also provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about how to apply.
To Attend:
- Visit the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs Workshops page.
- Filter by topic (see topics below).
- View attendance date and time.
- Click workshop topic title.
- Select “View Webinar”.
- Select “Register Now” to join.
Workshop Reminders:
- Please start signing into the workshop approximately five minutes before it starts.
- Please mute your telephone line while listening to the webinar.