BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply - Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) Support Program
This grant funds the International Association of Fire Fighters to help families and injured firefighters or EMTs apply for federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits and navigate the claims process.
Funder: Bureau of Justice Assistance
Due Dates: July 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $756,700 total; one award; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports the International Association of Fire Fighters in assisting families and members with the federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB) application process for line-of-duty deaths and catastrophic injuries.
Key Information: By invitation only; limited to the International Association of Fire Fighters.
Description
This funding opportunity is a cooperative agreement from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) intended to support the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) in providing assistance to its membership. The grant funds activities related to helping families of fallen firefighters and emergency medical workers, as well as those catastrophically injured in the line of duty, with the process of filing for federal Public Safety Officers' Benefits (PSOB). This includes support throughout the PSOB application process, claim review, and appeals as appropriate.
