SAFER Grant Application Period Information and AFG Workshop Schedule

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE FY 2021 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT IS NOW OPEN

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 SAFER Grant application period is now open and will close on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 5 p.m. ET. Start your application today by reviewing the FY 2021 SAFER Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and associated tools posted on the FEMA website at www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safer/documents 

Fire Grants Help Desk: If you have questions about the guidance materials listed above, call or email the Fire Grants Help Desk. The toll-free number is 1-866-274-0960; the e-mail address is for questions is firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.The Fire Grants Help Desk is open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET.  

FY 2021 SAFER LIVE WEBINARS

FEMA will host live Adobe Connect webinars to provide an overview of the FY 2021 SAFER grant program. The application webinar is intended to outline important information on the SAFER program, what is new for 2021, program priorities, eligible costs, how to navigate the grant application, and tips for preparing a SAFER application. FEMA Preparedness Officers will be available to answer your questions.

SAFER Webinar Schedule

Live Webinars: Webinar sessions will be broadcast using an Adobe Connect webinar link. We suggest that you save this link to your web browser's favorites. The Adobe Connect webinar link can be found at https://fema.connectsolutions.com/fy21saferwebinars/. A conference line will also be available at 800-320-4330 Conference Code: 817058

To access the webinar, follow these steps:

1. Click on the webinar link;
2. Select “enter as a guest” and provide your name and your department’s name. Click on enter the room;
3. Agree to the terms of the Adobe Connect system, click on “OK”.

If you have never attended an Adobe Connect meeting before, you may test your connection and audio at   https://fema.connectsolutions.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm.

FY 2021 AFG Application Development Webinars return January 4, 2022

The fiscal year (FY) 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application development workshop webinar is intended to provide information on the AFG program, what is new for FY 2021, and tips to assist the applicant in developing their application for all application types and activities.  Each session will run approximately two hours and provide tips to assist applicants in developing their narratives. These workshops will also provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions and network with FEMA Grant Specialists, and other AFG applicants and recipients. Please visit  Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs Workshops for the webinars.

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AFG Home Page: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters

AFG Regional Representatives: 

https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/regional-contacts

AFG Help Desk: E-mail: firegrants@fema.dhs.gov

Telephone Toll-Free: 1-866-274-0960