The FEMA fire grants, Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER), aim to enhance critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance first responder efficiencies and support community safety. The grants help with financial assistance, improving equipment or even provide funding to hire new staff.
FEMA Awards $648M to More than 1,600 Fire Departments and Fire Responder Organizations
On Wednesday, September 30, FEMA announced $648 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 fire grant awards to more than 1,600 fire departments and other first responder organizations nationwide. The funding was awarded
October 6, 2026
2027 Hill Day Announcement: SAVE THE DATE
Please “Save the Date” for the 2027 Hill Day, taking place February 17-18, 2027, in Washington, D.C. Official Hill Day events will begin with our “in-person” orientation at 9:00 a.m.
September 21, 2026
House Science Committee Reports out AFG / SAFER Reauthorization House Appropriations Committee marks up FY 2024 DHS Appropriations Bill
Reauthorization On June 21st, the House Science, Space and Technology committee reported out H.R. 4090, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023 on a 29-0 unanimous vote. The bill
June 21, 2023