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Assistance to Firefighters Grants: Deadline January 15

GRANT HIGHLIGHTS: The FY 2015 AFG is a competitive discretionary grant program whose purpose is to enhance the health and safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, non-affiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies. The objective of the program is to award grants for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Awards are made within three areas of eligible activities: Operations and Safety, Vehicle Acquisition and Regional Projects.

Deadline to apply is January 15, 2016.

For more information and how to apply, click here.

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