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
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.
House Passes Continuing Resolution on September 1, 2026
Last week, the House passed a short-term continuing resolution (H.R. 6500) extending federal government funding through December 11, 2026. The bill had previously passed the Senate and was signed into
DHS Makes Available $648M in Fire Grant Funding
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the application portal for FY2025 AFG and SAFER grant funding opened for local fire departments. The funding opportunities published today span three separate grant programs: $291.6M
President’s Council Report on FEMA Assessment
On May 7, 2026, the President’s Council on FEMA Review released its report, completing the mandate established under Executive Order 14180 issued by President Donald J. Trump in 2025. The
President Signs FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations Act into Law
On Thursday, April 30, President Donald Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the 76-day partial shutdown that began in February. The House