Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program

The Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program, administered by FEMA under the Department of Homeland Security, offers direct financial support to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations, and State Fire Training Academies. The funding is intended to equip and train emergency responders to meet recognized standards, provide compliant personal protective equipment, retrofit or modify facilities to mitigate known health hazards, acquire emergency response vehicles, and implement comprehensive health, wellness, and resiliency programs. Additional priorities include enhancing operational efficiencies, promoting interoperability among agencies, and strengthening community resilience in the face of emergencies. Proposals for funding must be submitted by June 22, 2026, with the solicitation posted on May 18, 2026 under the solicitation number DHS-25-GPD-044-00-98. Applicants should direct inquiries to Daphine Jackson, the designated grantor, via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov or by phone at 202-604-0457. The program is a federal initiative with no set-aside specifications, and all awarded funds are to be used in accordance with the stated objectives to ensure first responders are properly prepared, protected, and supported in carrying out their critical duties.