Grant Funding News

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants

June 18, 2024

S. 870 Goes to President Biden for Signature. read more

U.S. Senate Passes Legislation to Save FIRE and SAFER Grants

June 18, 2024

S. 870 Goes to President Biden for Signature. read more
IAFC President Testifies at Congressional Hearing

May 11, 2023

Chief Donna Black testifies to support the reauthorization of the AFG and SAFER programs read more
Congress Releases Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill

December 20, 2022

The Senate Appropriations Committee released its Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. read more
The US Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program

July 27, 2022

This five-year program is designed to assist at-risk communities with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks. read more
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
House Releases New COVID-19 Response Legislation

May 13, 2020

The House bill has a number of provisions, including almost $1 trillion to assist state and local governments as they cope with the economic effects of the COVID-19 crisis. read more
Tell Congress to ACT!

April 29, 2020

Chief Ludwig is calling on all U.S. IAFC members to contact their congressional representatives and tell them to help you fight the COVID-19 pandemic with a strong response force by supporting $5 billion each for the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
Tell Congress to Support $5 Billion Each for AFG, SAFER for COVID-19 Response

April 27, 2020

The IAFC is asking Congress now to provide $5 billion in new coronavirus relief funding for both the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs. read more
IAFC: Police Get CARES Act Money – Firefighters Still Waiting

April 27, 2020

The IAFC has asked Congress to get money directly to local fire departments by dramatically increasing funding of both the AFG and SAFER programs. read more
$100 Million AFG COVID-19 Response Application Period: Deadline May 15

April 24, 2020

FEMA will begin accepting Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program applications for COVID-19 response at 8 AM ET, Tuesday, April 28. read more

IAFC News

SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: What’s New At TSI?

November 19, 2024

SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: learn what's new at TSI 2024 read more
U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)

November 19, 2024

The House passes legislation to increase the Social Security benefit for many career fire and EMS personnel and their spouses read more
VCOS Announces Winner of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award

November 13, 2024

Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD) recipient of the 2024 William F. Jenaway Illness & Injury Prevention Award. read more