Highlights: 

• The FY 2023 FY 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and FY 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) application periods are open and will close April 12 at 5 pm ET. 
• FY 2023 SAFER Application Workshops begin March 19. See schedule below.
• FY 2023 FP&S Application Workshops begin March 18. See schedule below.

FY 2023 SAFER Application Development Workshops  

March 19 - April 3

The FY 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) application development workshops will provide the latest SAFER program updates and tips to assist applicants in developing their narrative for the upcoming application period. Each session will run approximately 90 min. Attendees can ask questions and network with SAFER Preparedness Officers and other SAFER applicants.

To Attend:

• Visit the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs Workshops page.
• Filter by topic (see topics below).
• View attendance date and time.
• Click workshop topic title.
• Select "View Webinar". 
• Select "Register Now" to join.

Workshop Reminders:

• Please start signing into the workshop approximately five minutes before it starts.

Additional Resources:

The FY 2023 SAFER Notice of Funding Opportunity and application guidance materials can be found at Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response (SAFER) Documents | FEMA.gov.

FY 2023 FP&S Application Development Workshops  

March 18 - April 5

The FY 2023 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) application development workshops will provide an overview of the FP&S Activity, updates to the program, applicant eligibility, information about the application and review process, allowability of costs, as well as a walk-through of the application in FEMA GO. The workshops will also provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions about how to apply.

To Attend:

• Visit the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs Workshops page.
• Filter by topic (see topics below).
• View attendance date and time.
• Click workshop topic title.
• Select "View Webinar". 
• Select "Register Now" to join.

Workshop Reminders:

• Please start signing into the workshop approximately five minutes before it starts.

Additional Resources:

The FY 2023 FP&S Notice of Funding Opportunity and application guidance materials can be found at Fire Prevention & Safety Documents | FEMA.gov

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

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

AFGP Help Desk:

Help Desk Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., ET

Help Desk Email: firegrants@fema.dhs.gov

Help Desk Telephone (Toll-Free): 1-866-274-0960