Grants for firefighting organizations

WASHINGTON, DC- Fire service organizations with membership on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic will soon be able to apply for a share of $100 million in funding to purchase personal protective equipment and supplies. The funding is part of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act through FEMA Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program.
 FEMA will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, April 28. The deadline for applications is May 15. AFG-S provides direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies.
 Those who would like to start planning their application before the application period can access the Notice of Funding Opportunity and technical assistance tools on the FEMA website.
 The online AFG-S Grant Program application is available through the AFGP FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) application portal.
For those who have questions about the technical assistance tools, e-mail the AFG grants help desk or call at (866) 274-0960.  The AFG Help Desk is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday