State Fire Training Systems Grants

The goal of the National Fire Academy (NFA) State Fire Training Grants (SFTG) is to enhance public safety and reduce burden that results from fire through promotion of professional development for the fire and emergency response community and its al

In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes the State Fire Training Systems Grant (SFTSG) program providing grants to pay for: the direct delivery of government-funded courses in the states; the distribution and sharing of Student Manuals, Instructor Guides, and other course materials; and funding to the states to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs.

Specialized Group; fire and emergency response personnel.

70 - Training

Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness Grant funds are to be used within each State to deliver NFA training courses/programs and for marketing, administrative costs, and electronic feedback of student data. Each State Fire Training System (state) will receive a total of $20,000 with $15,000 earmarked for delivery of NFA training programs and $5,000 for marketing, administrative costs, and electronic feedback of student data. FEMA grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other federal grants / cooperative agreements, or for lobbying or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, federal funds may not be used to sue the federal government or any other government entity. Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award. States must use funds for the purpose of delivering NFA-developed courses. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and such costs must be reflected in the award agreement.

FEMA awards under most programs, including this program, only include one budget year. The period of performance is one year, and all funds must be spent on or before the last date of the period of performance. Exceptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis by the program office. The registration process can take up to four weeks to complete. To ensure an application meets the deadline, applicants are advised to start the required steps well in advance of their submission. After review and approval of the application by the program office, the FEMA Grants Preparedness Directorate obligates the funding to the state(s) as a lump sum.

Information for selection proposal for the SFTSG is provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 1. Award Verify UEI Status: Ensure that your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is current and does not expire. 2. Locate the NOFO on Grants.gov for stipulations, criteria, directions and general information. 3. Access FEMA GO: Log in to the FEMA GO platform using your credentials. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. 4. Locate the Grant Opportunity: Navigate to the grant opportunities section and find the SFTSG. 5. Review Requirements: Carefully read the grant guidelines, requirements, and instructions provided. 6. Prepare Documentation: Gather and prepare all necessary documents, including, Budget Plan of Work Plan and Any other supporting documents as specified in the grant guidelines 7. Complete Application Forms: Fill out the required application forms on the FEMA GO platform. Ensure all information is accurate and complete. 8. Upload Documents: Upload the prepared documents (Budget Plan, Work Plan, and other supporting documents) to the application. 9. Review and Submit: Review your application thoroughly to ensure all information and documents are correct. Make any necessary revisions. 10. Submit Application: Once you are confident that your application is complete and accurate, submit it through the FEMA GO platform. 11. Confirmation: After submission, you should receive a confirmation email or notification from FEMA GO acknowledging receipt of your application. 12. Follow Up: Monitor your email and the FEMA GO platform for any updates or requests for additional information from FEMA. 13. Refer to the NOFO for this program for a description of the award procedure. The NOFO can be accessed at https://www.grants.gov.By following these steps, you can successfully submit your application for the SFTSG through the FEMA GO platform.

The application will be reviewed and recommended for funding by the DHS/FEMA/USFA/NFA Project Officer based on the program criteria identified in the announcement / guidance. Notification of award is made through the electronic Non Disaster Grant System (NDGrants). Once an award has been approved, a notice is sent to the authorized grantee official. Awards are subject to certain administrative, national policy, and cost principle requirements delineated in 2 CFR Part 200 For complete information on the award procedure, and CFR (and other) requirements, refer to program guidance.

An awardee may apply for an extension through the FEMA GO Amendment process. They will need to provide justification and supporting documentation. Each request for an extension of the POP will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Renewals are not applicable.