The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program helps fire departments, EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies get the equipment and training they need. This includes buying protective gear, emergency vehicles, and improving facilities to keep responders safe. It also supports health and wellness programs for emergency personnel.
Who it's for: This grant is for fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies. It also includes city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in fire or emergency services
- Entities without 501(c)(3) status if nonprofit
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost-sharing details
- Organizational financial statements
- List of equipment or services to be funded
- Proof of compliance with recognized standards
- Documentation of current facilities and equipment
- Plan for health, wellness, and resiliency programs
Cautions
- Cost-sharing/matching funds are required
- Strict compliance with recognized standards is necessary
- Funds must be used for eligible purposes only
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTAs). Also eligible are city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Overview
This grant is for fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies. It also includes city or township governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, county governments, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit entities
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in fire or emergency services
- Entities without 501(c)(3) status if nonprofit
- Lack of cost-sharing/matching funds
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to buy protective equipment, emergency vehicles, and to upgrade facilities for safety. They can also support training programs, health and wellness initiatives, and efforts to improve operational efficiency and community resilience.
Total Program Funding
$291,600,000
Expected Awards
1800
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 22, 2026(9 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 22, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 18, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a fire department, EMS organization, or SFTA
- Gather proof of nonprofit status if applicable
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan with cost-sharing details
- Collect organizational financial statements
- List all equipment and services for funding
- Ensure compliance with recognized standards
- Document current facilities and equipment status
- Outline health, wellness, and resiliency program plans
- Submit application by the deadline