Grant Funding News

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

How to Score Grant Monies to Enhance Your Services

July 1, 2016

Here are six tips to help you win grants for much needed enhancements to the services your department provides. read more
IAFC: Proposed Cuts to FEMA Grant Programs are Draconian

March 2016

Fairfax, Va. - Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr, IAFC president and chair of the board, testified today before a U.S. ... read more
Congress Passes Fiscal 2016 Funding for Critical Fire Service Programs

December 18, 2015

Fairfax, Va. - Today, the U.S. Congress passed legislation to fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year ... read more
IAFC Foundation Receives Motorola Solutions Foundation Grant

April 13, 2015

Fairfax, Va. - The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Foundation today announced it has received a $75,000 grant from ... read more
President Obama Proposes FY 2016 Budget

February 9, 2015

On February 2, President Obama released his fiscal year 2016 budget. The $4.066 trillion request must now be considered by ... read more
AFG Program Application Period Opens November 3

November 3, 2014

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that the FY 2014 Assistance to Firefighters Grant application period will open ... read more
Write Successful Grant Applications: Ten Steps for Fire-Service Grant Funding

Funding is uppermost in our thoughts as we strive to serve our communities. Now`s a good time to consider your funding needs and how to meet them, and this guide will help you in that process. read more
House Considering FY 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill

June 5, 2013

Update: This bill passed the U.S. House of Represenatives on June 6, 2013. The Senate still has to consider its ... read more
Congress Passes Legislation to Reauthorize USFA and the FIRE and SAFER grant programs

January 3, 2013

As part of the conference report to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2013 (H.R. 4310), ... read more
Near-Miss Reporting System Funding to Expire

September 28, 2012

Update: IAFC Funds Short-Term Plan to Keep Near-Miss Program Online September 27, 2012 Today, the IAFC was notified that the ... read more

IAFC News

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Scholarships Application Process Now Open Through June 30, 2023

April 24, 2023

Apply for the 2023 Fire-Rescue International Scholarship read more
Long COVID: A Need for Full Situational Awareness

April 24, 2023

Looking at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on firefighter health and fitness read more
Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate, Now What?

April 21, 2023

Great news for members of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the entire fire service community! The Fire Grants and Safety Act (S. 870) has passed in the Senate with an overwhelming vote of 95-2. This is a significant achievement and deserves to be celebrated. read more