Fire Safety grants from the Department of Homeland Security

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Maximum Grant:  $1,000,000   Deadline:  January 18, 2013           

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Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety; funding opportunity #: DHS-12-GPD-044-000-98.

Fire Prevention and Safety Activity (FP&S): Eligible applicants for this activity include fire departments, 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.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Grant Programs Directorate administers the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants as part of the AFG Program.

FP&S Grants are offered to support projects in two activities:
1. Activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate the incidence of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards ("Fire Prevention and Safety Activity")

2. Projects aimed at improving firefighter safety, health and wellness through research and development that reduces firefighter fatalities and injuries ("Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity")