Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program
This grant provides funding to fire departments and emergency organizations for equipment, training, facility upgrades, vehicles, and health programs to improve emergency response and responder safety.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: June 22, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,000,000 per award; total program funding approx. $291.6 million; typical awards vary by applicant size and category
Summary: Supports fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies in equipping, training, and protecting emergency personnel, acquiring vehicles, and enhancing community resilience.
Key Information: Cost share required; eligibility and award caps depend on applicant type and population served.
Description
The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program provides direct financial support to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs). The program aims to help these entities equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment (PPE), retrofit or modify facilities to address health hazards, acquire emergency response vehicles, and implement health, wellness, and resiliency programs. The overarching goal is to enhance the safety of emergency responders and the communities they serve by improving operational efficiency, fostering interoperability, and supporting community resilience.
