$350 Billion for States, Local Governments, and Tribes in American Rescue Plan
The $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan is currently being negotiated in the House, and will soon be sent to the Senate (Click here for full bill text). A primary component
Application Period is Now Open – FY 2020 AFG Grants
The application period for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is now open. The application period will
Congress Passes FY 2021 Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief Omnibus Bill
On Monday, December 21, Congress passed a compromise bill (H.R.133), consisting of $1.4 trillion in appropriations for FY 2021, and a $900 billion emergency relief package to help the nation
House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee FY 2021 Appropriations Markup
On Tuesday, July 7, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee held a FY2021 appropriations markup. Click here for full bill text. The legislation provides: $385 million for Assistance to Firefighter
USFA COVID-19 Update / Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) Supplemental Awards
Click here to review an update from the U.S. Fire Administrator regarding COVID-19 fire-related activities and current information. Please note, within the above attached letter, FEMA released the names of the
Upcoming FY 2021 Appropriations Process
Over the course of the next three weeks, it is anticipated that Congress will turn its attention to the FY 2021 appropriations process. It is critically important that you contact