1. Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program 1 This is an AFG Grant funded Engine to a Volunteer Fire Dept. in action!

2. Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program Purpose: To enhance the ability of first responders to protect the health and safety of the public from fire and related hazards. Funding: Began in 2001 with $120 million, now $750 million/year from 2013-2017 as part of Congressional reauthorization. E-Grant: Information, application, award, reports, payments, closeout are all online. 2

3. Grant Programs Offered by AFG Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) 3

4. Eligibility AFG Fire Departments (non-federal) – career, volunteer & combinations Non-affiliated EMS organizations SAFER Fire Departments (non-federal ) – career, volunteer & combinations State or local volunteer firefighter interest organizations. FP&S Fire Departments (non-federal) National, regional, state, local & Tribal Nations. Community organizations, private and public non- profit orgs, academic and research institutions. 4

5. AFG Stats & Dates AFG $306 million 14’ 10,000 applied – awards pending 13’ 10,694 applied, 2,150 awarded SAFER $340 million 14’ February 9 –March 6 application period 13’ 1512 applied, 250 awarded FP&S $34 million 14’ March 16 – April 17 application period 13’ 1176 applied, 96 awards 5

6. This Quick Facts sheet is available at my table!

9. fema.gov/firegrants Regional Points of Contact Program Guidance (FOA) Applicant Tools and Tips Workshops & Webinars Manage Grant Application FAQ’s Douglas Woods FEMA Region 9 AFG Desk 510-627-7208 douglas.woods@fema.dhs.gov National Help Desk: 1-866-274-0960 National E- Mail: firegrants@dhs.gov