Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 19 GPD 044 00 99
The FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), specifically FEMA's Grants Programs Directorate. Its core goal is straightforward: strengthen the safety of both the public and firefighters by improving how fire departments and related organizations prevent, prepare for, and respond to fires and other fire-related hazards. The program is designed to fund eligible activities that meaningfully reduce risk, close operational capability gaps, and improve firefighter health and safety. FEMA notes that the program guidance document is the main roadmap for applicants, laying out what projects are eligible, what documentation is required, and how applications are reviewed and scored.
This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number DHS-19-GPD-044-00-99 and is tied to CFDA Number 97.044. The funding instrument is a standard grant (not a contract), and it is categorized under a broader "Other" funding activity classification as defined in the official listing. The program anticipated a large national competition, with an estimated 2,000 awards expected, indicating that AFG is structured to support a wide range of departments and communities rather than just a small number of large recipients. Individual awards can be substantial, with an award ceiling of $9,000,000, though actual award sizes typically depend on the applicant type, project scope, and the priorities outlined in the guidance.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of public and nonprofit entities connected to firefighting and emergency response. Eligible applicants include county governments and city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and a range of educational institutions (both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education). Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are also eligible, excluding institutions of higher education under that nonprofit category. The listing also references an "Others" category and additional eligibility clarifications, which usually means the formal program guidance may allow certain related organizations to apply under specific conditions or partnership structures.
Key timeline details provided in the notice include a creation date of January 28, 2020, with an original application closing date of March 13, 2020. While labeled "FY 2019," the publication and application window reflected the program's administrative cycle and release timing. Applicants typically need to plan ahead for submission because AFG applications are evaluated competitively, and the guidance usually emphasizes clear justification of need, alignment with program priorities, feasibility of the proposed project, and the applicant's ability to manage grant funds and comply with federal requirements.
In practical terms, the opportunity supports projects that help fire service organizations improve readiness and safety in measurable ways. Although the listing itself does not enumerate specific allowable cost categories, FEMA's AFG guidance traditionally covers areas such as equipment, protective gear, training, vehicles, and other resources that directly enhance firefighting capability and reduce harm to responders and communities. The overall intent is not simply to purchase items, but to elevate operational effectiveness and safety outcomes in the face of fire and related hazards, using a structured application, processing, and evaluation framework described in the program guidance.Apply for DHS 19 GPD 044 00 99
- The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.044.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 28, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $9,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2,000 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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