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IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing

11 May 2023

Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-president-testifies-at-congressional-hearing

Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

21 December 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/21/congress-releases-fiscal-year-2023-omnibus-appropriations-bill

The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

27 July 2022

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/07/27/the-us-department-of-agriculture-has-launched-a-new-$1-billion-community-wildfire-defense-grant-program

Application Period Extended for FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program

17 December 2021

The application process for the FY 2021 AFG Program is extended to January 21, 2022.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/12/17/application-period-extended-for-fy-2021-assistance-to-firefighters-grant-(afg)-program

House Releases New COVID-19 Response Legislation

13 May 2020

The House bill has a number of provisions, including almost $1 trillion to assist state and local governments …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/05/13/house-releases-new-covid-19-response-legislation

Tell Congress to ACT!

29 April 2020

Chief Ludwig is calling on all U.S. IAFC members to contact their congressional representatives and tell …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/04/29/tell-congress-to-act

Tell Congress to Support $5 Billion Each for AFG, SAFER for COVID-19 Response

27 April 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress now to provide $5 billion in new coronavirus relief funding for both the …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/04/27/tell-congress-to-support-$5-billion-each-for-afg-safer-for-covid-19-response

IAFC: Police Get CARES Act Money – Firefighters Still Waiting

27 April 2020

The IAFC has asked Congress to get money directly to local fire departments by dramatically increasing …

http://www.iafc.org/press-releases/press-release/iafc-police-get-cares-act-money-firefighters-still-waiting

$100 Million AFG COVID-19 Response Application Period: Deadline May 15

24 April 2020

FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/04/24/$100-million-afg-covid-19-response-application-period-opens-april-28

SAFER Grant Application Assistance is Available

15 April 2020

The FY 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period is open …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/04/15/grant-application-assistance-is-available

Economic Task Force Created to Help IAFC Members Navigate Challenging Times

27 March 2020

IAFC Economic Task Force to help members navigate these challenging economic times.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/03/27/economic-task-force-created-to-help-iafc-members-navigate-challenging-times

Grant Writing Tips and Assistance

30 January 2020

The FY 2019 Assistance to Firefighter Grants (including Assistance to Firefighters Grants, Fire Prevention …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/01/30/grant-writing-tips-and-assistance

Congress Increases Funding for Fire Service Programs

19 December 2019

Federal funding for programs important to fire service come out well in Homeland Security appropriations …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/12/19/congress-increases-funding-for-fire-service-programs

IAFC Legislative Update

3 April 2019

This webinar will help fire chiefs prepare to meet with their Congressional members and educate them …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2019/04/03/default-calendar/u.s.-federal-legislative-update

Ballistic Protection: Funding Opportunities for Fire Departments

29 January 2019

While federal grant options are limited for fire departments to buy ballistic protection for their …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2019/01/29/ballistic-protection-funding-opportunities-for-fire-departments

Rural EMS and Wildland Fire Funding Survive Final Farm Bill

13 December 2018

Final version of the Farm Bill contains Rural EMS funding, cross-boundary fuel removal grants, and preserves …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/12/13/hazmat-and-rural-ems-funding-survive-final-farm-bill

Sounding the SIREN in Congress

15 May 2018

New bill would restore a grant program in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for rural …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/05/15/sounding-the-siren-in-congress

House, Senate Pass FY 2018 Consolidated Appropriations Act

23 March 2018

Mostly good news for the fire and emergency service.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/03/23/house-senate-pass-fy-2018-consolidated-appropriations-act

The 2018 Legislative Agenda

22 March 2018

Last year, the IAFC scored a number of legislative wins, but there’s still much to do. Use this legislative …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/03/22/the-2018-legislative-agenda

Help Save the FIRE/SAFER Grant Programs

17 November 2017

Contact your U.S. House representative and urge reauthorization of FIRE/SAFER grant programs.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2017/11/17/help-save-the-fire-safer-grant-programs