Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants

Grant Details:
Amount: $35 million
Open Date for Application: 12/17/2012
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

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Overview:
FP&S offers grants to support activities in two categories:

1. activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards (“Fire Prevention and Safety Activity”); and
2. research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety (“Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity”).

Examples of Eligible Projects
• Public safety education
• Code enforcement/awareness
• Fire and arson investigation
• Juvenile fire-setter programs
• Sprinkler awareness
• Burn prevention
• Firefighter safety R&D

Eligibility:
Eligible applicants for this activity include fire departments, and national, regional, state, local, Native American tribal organizations and/or community organizations that are recognized for their experience and expertise in fire prevention and safety programs and activities. Both private and public non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funding in this activity. For-profit organizations are not eligible to receive a FP&S grant award.

FP&S 2012 Match:
For fire departments, the match is based on population:
– less than 20,000 = 5%
– between 20,000 and 50,000 = 10%
– over 50,000 = 20%

For other applicants, there is no cost share.

Grant writing costs are an eligible expense for funding and can be included as part of your request.

Additional Information from 2012 application cycle:

• Application

• Guidelines

• Get Ready Guide

• Self Evaluation

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Website: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Contact Information:
Contact Email: firegrants@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: 1-866-274-0960 (Help Desk)

More Information:
http://www.fema.gov/fire-prevention-safety-grants