Key Changes in the FY 2013 Fire Prevention and Safety funding opportunity:

• The grantee cost sharing is now 5% for all eligible applicants for both FP&S and Research and Development (R&D) activities regardless of population size or applicant type.
• Applications and awards are limited to a maximum federal share of $1.5 million        dollars, regardless of applicant type.
• The evaluation criteria under the Research and Development activity have been modified and now clarifies the evaluation process for the Research and Development applications.

• Fire Prevention and Safety Activities: Projects designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate the incidence of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards.
• Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activities: Projects aimed at improving        firefighter safety, health, and wellness through research and development projects that reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries.

2.       Visit   the Fire   Prevention and Safety Grants homepage on the Assistance to Firefighters   Grants (AFG) Website and use the additional application resources below to   help you develop your grant application.

o      FY 2013   FP&S Grants Get Ready Guide: This short guide will help you   kick-start your FY 2013 grant application. It identifies the most important   elements of all the grant application questions.

o      FY 2013   FP&S Grants Self-Evaluation Sheet: This tool is based on the application scoring dimensions used by the peer reviewers. It will help you assess your organization’s readiness to apply for a grant and help you plan your application.
o      FP&S Grants Frequently Asked   Questions

o      Video: Community Risk  Assessment and Fire Prevention and Safety Grants. This video describes how to   conduct a risk assessment and how to use the results to plan and conduct fire   prevention and safety projects in your community.

o      Video: Fire Prevention and Safety Grants. This video covers the purpose of the FP&S Grants, types of eligible organizations and activities, and award evaluation criteria.

3.     Between February 18, 2014 and March 21, 2014   start your online grant application by going to the FEMA E-Grant Application Access website at https://portal.fema.gov/famsVuWeb/home.