U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Intergovernmental Affairs Division
Telephone 202-646-3444
Intergovernmental Affairs Advisory
February 11, 2014
Opening February 18: FY13 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Application Period
Dear Emergency Management Partners,
Below you will find an announcement from our Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, announcing the upcoming open application period for the FY 2013 Fire Prevention and Safety grant funding.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact FEMA’s Intergovernmental Affairs Division at (202) 646-3444 or FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov.
Intergovernmental Affairs Division
FEMA Office of External Affairs
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Phone: (202) 646-3444
FEMA-IGA@fema.dhs.gov
FY 2013 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | |
Activities Eligible for FP&S Grants | |
How to Apply | |
Questions? |
FY 2013 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANTS APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS Tuesday, February 18, 2014 | |
Starting Tuesday, February 18, 2014, organizations may begin online grant applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant funding. The deadline for all FP&S Grant applications is Friday, March 21, 2014, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Key Changes in the FY 2013 Fire Prevention and Safety funding opportunity:
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Activities Eligible for FP&S Grants |
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How to Apply |
1. First, download and read the FY 2013 Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). It explains the purpose of the grant program, activities eligible for support, eligibility criteria, award criteria, application instructions, and Federal requirements for grantees.
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 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. |
Questions? |
Contact the AFG Help Desk if you have questions about the FY 2013 FP&S Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement, online application, or any applicant resources. Help Desk Specialists will be available during the application period, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Toll-free telephone: 1-866-274-0960; e-Mail: firegrants@fema.dhs.gov. |
AFG Home Page: www.fema.gov/firegrants
AFG Regional Representatives: http://www.fema.gov/fire-grant-contact-information
AFG Help Desk: E-mail: firegrants@fema.dhs.gov
Telephone Toll-Free: 1-866-274-0960