Grant Funding News

Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022

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

Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. read more
The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

July 27, 2022

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. read more
Application Period Extended for FY 2021 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program

December 16, 2021

The application process for the FY 2021 AFG Program is extended to January 21, 2022. read more
House Releases New COVID-19 Response Legislation

May 13, 2020

The House bill has a number of provisions, including almost $1 trillion to assist state and local governments as they cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. read more
Tell Congress to ACT!

April 29, 2020

Chief Ludwig is calling on all U.S. IAFC members to contact their congressional representatives and tell them to help you fight the COVID-19 pandemic with a strong response force by supporting $5 billion each for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Tell Congress to Support $5 Billion Each for AFG, SAFER for COVID-19 Response

April 27, 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress now to provide $5 billion in new coronavirus relief funding for both the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs. read more
IAFC: Police Get CARES Act Money – Firefighters Still Waiting

April 27, 2020

The IAFC has asked Congress to get money directly to local fire departments by dramatically increasing funding of both the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
$100 Million AFG COVID-19 Response Application Period: Deadline May 15

April 24, 2020

FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response at 8 AM ET, Tuesday, April 28. read more
SAFER Grant Application Assistance is Available

April 15, 2020

The FY 2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant application period is open April 13 – May 15 at 5 PM ET. read more
Economic Task Force Created to Help IAFC Members Navigate Challenging Times

March 27, 2020

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

IAFC News

Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor

March 27, 2023

Presented annually at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) by the IAFC and Motorola Solutions, the award honors a firefighter(s) for their expert training, professional service and dedication to duty displayed in saving human life. read more
Full U.S. Senate to Consider Legislation to Protect the FIRE and SAFER Grant Programs!

March 20, 2023

Within the next few days, the U.S. Senate may be considering legislation to reauthorize funding for key grant programs. read more
Submit Your Nomination for the 2023 IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award

March 20, 2023

The IAFC is now accepting nominations for the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year Award through June 9. Since 1996, this prestigious award has recognized one volunteer and one career fire chief. read more