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.
FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act in Early Legislative Stage
On June 24, 2025, the House Appropriations Committee voted to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations bill . As of today, the bill has not yet been
October 15, 2025
FEMA Announces FY2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grants
On September 29, 2025, FEMA announced that it has awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) for Fiscal Year 2024, marking the 2025 award cycle. The announcement was part of a
October 1, 2025
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