Fire Prevention & Safety

The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP & S) Grant Program is one of three grant programs that constitute the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) focus on enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters wi

The FP & S program provides direct funding to eligible recipients to help protect the public and firefighters from fire and fire-related hazards. See applicable Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FP & S Program at https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters.

Eligible applicants for the FP & S Activity are limited to fire departments operating in any of the 50 states, as well as fire departments in the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization. National, regional, state, local, tribal, and nonprofit interest organizations that are recognized for their experience and expertise in fire prevention and safety programs and activities are also eligible applicants under the FP & S Activity. National, state, local, federally recognized tribal, and non-profit organizations, such as academic (e.g., universities), research foundations, public safety institutes, public health, occupational health, and injury prevention institutions are eligible under the Research and Development (R & D) Activity. The Period of Performance (POP) for the FP & S Program is up to 48 months.

All costs charged to awards under the FP & S program must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, unless otherwise indicated in the NOFO or the terms and conditions of the award. This includes, among other requirements, that costs must be incurred, and products and services must be delivered, within the Period of Performance (POP) of the award. Additionally, all costs must comply with the applicable statutes, policies, requirements in the respective NOFOs as well as with the terms and conditions of the award. Grant recipients may only use federal funds or funds applied to a cost share for the purposes set forth in the NOFOs and the terms and conditions of the award, and those costs 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, 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. All costs charged to awards under the FP & S program must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, unless otherwise indicated in the NOFO or the terms and conditions of the award. All grants under the FP & S Activity are awarded with a 12-month period of performance, but eligible applicants who propose a complex project may be awarded a 24-month period of performance. Grants under the R & D Activity are awarded with periods of performance in twelve-month increments of 12, 24, 36, or 48 months. ​All costs charged to awards under the FP & S program must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, unless otherwise indicated in the NOFO or the terms and conditions of the award. This includes, among other requirements, that costs must be incurred, and products and services must be delivered, within the period of performance of the award. Additionally, all costs must comply with the applicable statutes, policies, requirements in the respective NOFOs as well as with the terms and conditions of the award. Grant recipients may only use federal funds or funds applied to a cost share for the purposes set forth in the NOFOs and the terms and conditions of the award, and those costs 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, 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.

All costs charged to awards under the FP & S program must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, unless otherwise indicated in the NOFO or the terms and conditions of the award. This includes, among other requirements, that costs must be incurred, and products and services must be delivered, within the Period of Performance (POP) of the award. Additionally, all costs must comply with the applicable statutes, policies, requirements in the respective NOFOs as well as with the terms and conditions of the award. Grant recipients may only use federal funds or funds applied to a cost share for the purposes set forth in the NOFOs and the terms and conditions of the award, and those costs 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, 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. All costs charged to awards under the FP & S program must comply with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, unless otherwise indicated in the NOFO or the terms and conditions of the award.

Funds are available during the period of performance, which is 12-48 months. Refer to the funding notices for specific details. FP & S: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safety-awards.

The FP & S Notice of Funding Opportunity is published on grants.gov and fema.gov. The online applications are available through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) application portal, at https://go.fema.gov. Applicants must have a UEI number, an EIN, an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and FEMA GO account to apply for grants and must maintain an active SAM registration throughout the entire grant life cycle.

Refer to NOFO: Steps to Apply: Obtain/verify Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Employer Identification Number (EIN) (EIN: IRS EIN Application). Create a login.gov account (login.gov) and link it to SAM.gov. Register/update SAM (SAM.gov), renew annually, and maintain an active registration. Register in FEMA GO, add your organization, and establish the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR). Submit the complete application in FEMA GO.

The FP & S Grant Program uses a multi-phase, merit-based process to select applications. Initially, FEMA reviews applications to confirm eligibility, ensure accurate narrative statements, and check for duplication among applicants sharing facilities. Applications are then electronically ranked based on how well they align with program priorities established by the Criteria Development Panel (CDP), which includes representatives from major fire service organizations. The highest-ranked applications are forwarded to peer review panels, where subject matter experts independently evaluate narrative statements using weighted criteria such as finances, vulnerability, project description, implementation plan, and cost-benefit for FP & S activities, and scientific rigor, potential impact, and partnerships for R & D activities. For R & D projects, both fire service and scientific panels participate in the review. Additional FEMA reviews assess technical feasibility, costs, eligibility, and financial integrity, including risk assessments and compliance with federal requirements. Final selection is determined by overall ranking, technical evaluation, and program office review to ensure awards align with program goals and statutory requirements.

The FP & S Grant Program uses a multi-phase, merit-based process to select applications. Initially, FEMA reviews applications to confirm eligibility, ensure unique and accurate narrative statements, and check for duplication among applicants sharing facilities. Applications are then electronically ranked based on how well they align with program priorities established by the Criteria Development Panel (CDP), which includes representatives from major fire service organizations. The highest-ranked applications are forwarded to peer review panels, where subject matter experts independently evaluate narrative statements using weighted criteria such as financial need, vulnerability, project description, implementation plan, and cost-benefit for FP & S activities, and scientific rigor, potential impact, and partnerships for R & D activities. For R & D projects, both fire service and scientific panels participate in the review. Additional FEMA reviews assess technical feasibility, costs, eligibility, and financial integrity, including risk assessments and compliance with federal requirements. Final selection is determined by overall ranking, technical evaluation, and program office review to ensure awards align with program goals and statutory requirements. The Notice of Funding Opportunity can be accessed at https://www.grants.gov.

Refer to Notice of Funding Oppurtinity

Refer to NOFO

Fire Prevention and Safety (FP & S) recipients may apply for a POP extension within the 120 days of their performance expiration date. Extension requests are only granted due to compelling legal, policy, or operational challenges. Recipients should consult with their FEMA point of contact for additional requirements related to a period of performance extension.

Applicants that receive an adverse decision or denial can request reconsideration of the decision. Request for reconsideration must be submitted in writing to the address contained on the program's website within 30 days of the notification of denial by the administering office. Refer to NOFO: