FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Post-Application Listening Sessions

FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)

Post-Application Listening Sessions

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is constantly seeking ways to improve. In FY 2022 there were nearly 8,000 fire departments that submitted applications for funding. We are now asking those applicants to attend a listening session to share your experience. The discussion will include the usability of online systems such as the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS), and FEMA GO; availability of technical assistance; application completion and submission; and any other identified issues. In return we hope to use your comments and suggestions to improve the AFG program. We will also take time to answer any questions you may have about the program. 

Please find the schedule for the listening sessions below. To register, please click on the link of the respective session you’d like to attend. Each session is expected to last one hour and will include a brief introduction, time to identify issues, a collaborative brainstorming session, and time for Q&A. The sessions are limited to 1,500 attendants. If demand exceeds the planned sessions, consideration will be given to providing additional opportunities. 

If you are unable to attend, please send any suggestions or comments you may have regarding the FY 2022 AFG application period to FEMA-AFG-Response@fema.dhs.gov.