Funder Contact Information

Department of Homeland Security – FEMA
FEMA GO Help Desk
(877) 585-3242
[email protected]

Additional Information

Deadline

04/12/2024

Initial Approach Grant-making level

Initial Approach Grant-making level

Scope

Statewide

Types of Support

Fire
General Support

Details

Fiscal Year 2023 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants. SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters. SAFER offers grants to support activities in two activities:
1. Hiring of Firefighters
2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters

Estimated total program funding: $360,000,000
Award Ceiling: Not listed