assistance to firefighters grants national training exercise symposium wednesday, april 30, 2014
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Assistance to Firefighters GrantsNational Training Exercise Symposium
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Clayton Thompson Jr.Fire Program Specialist
Office: 202-786-9575
Program Objectives
• The objective of the AFG Program is to award grants directly to fire departments, nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and state fire training academies for critically needed resources to protect the public, to train emergency personnel, and to foster interoperability and support community resilience.
• The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance through direct financial assistance, the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel and to provide a continuum of support for emergency responders regarding fire, medical, and all hazard events.
FY 13 Total Appropriation $641,840,166
$ 288,828,075
$ 320,920,083
$ 32,092,008
FY 14 Total Appropriation $680,000,000
$ 306,000,000
$ 340,000,000
$34,000,000
FY 2013 Application Totals
10,694
1,509
1,175
Eligible Applicants
Fire departments and nonaffiliated EMS organizations (as defined by 15 U.S.C. § 2229(a)(7)), operating in any of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any federally recognized Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, or an Alaskan native village, Alaska Regional Native Corporation, or the Alaska Village Initiatives.
State Fire Training Eligibility
Any State Fire Training Academy operating in any of the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico shall be eligible to apply for and receive an AFG Grant of direct financial assistance.
State Fire Training Eligibility
No more than $500,000 of available grant funds per applicant and 3 percent (3%) or less of available grant funds shall be collectively awarded to state fire training academy applicants. Eligible SFTA applicants may apply for all activities under the AFG Component Program Vehicle Acquisition, but are only eligible to apply for the activities of Equipment and PPE under the component program Operations and Safety, and are not eligible to apply for any activities under the component program Joint/Regional. http://www.usfa.fema.gov/pocs/
How to Apply
The AFG e-Grant application system is only accessible through the AFG Application Portal at https://portal.fema.gov/.
There are several ways to get AFG Application information:
• AFG Web site (http://www.fema.gov/firegrants)
• Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov)
• US Fire Administration (http://www.usfa.fema.gov)
Cost Share Requirements
Cost Share Requirements Based on Population
In general, an eligible applicant seeking a grant to carry out an activity shall agree to make available non-federal funds to carry out such activity in an amount equal to and not less than 15 percent of the grant awarded, except for entities serving small communities:
Cost Share Requirements
When serving a jurisdiction more than 20,000 residents, but not more than 1,000,000 residents, the applicant shall agree to make available non-federal funds in an amount equal to and not less than 10 percent of the grant awarded, serving a jurisdiction of 20,000 residents or fewer, the non-federal funds in an amount equal to and not less than 5 percent of the grant awarded and State fire training academy and Joint/Regional projects’ Cost Share will be based on the total population of the entire region, not the population of the host organization.
AFG Eligible Training Activities
Firefighter I and II Certifications Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Community Paramedics Driver/Operator Fire Officer I-IV Hazardous Materials Wildland firefighting
AFG Eligible Training Activities
Vehicle Rescue Rapid Intervention Team NIMS/Incident Command Weapons of Mass Destruction Alternative fuel firefighting Response to natural disasters
Project/Activities
5 Project Activity Areas:
Training
Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Wellness and Fitness
Modification to Facilities
Applicant Support
Funding Opportunity Announcement (Program Guidance)
Applicant Tutorial
Help Desk:1-866-274-0960
E- Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.fema.gov/firegrants
Questions?
