Submission Deadline 06/22/2026
Fiscal Capacity $324,000,000
| Opportunity Number | DHS-25-GPD-083-00-99 |
|---|---|
| Agency | DHS-DHS |
| Application Deadline | 06/22/2026 |
| Award Amount | $324,000,000 |
| Status | Posted |
| Sector | Default |
| Cost Sharing | Not Required |
Fiscal Parameters & Taxonomy
Authority DHS-DHS
Status Posted
Who Can Apply
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility Intelligence
Fire Departments, National, state, local, or federally recognized tribal organizations representing the interests of volunteer firefighters
Program Description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate implements and administers the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants. SAFER grants provide financial assistance to help fire departments increase frontline firefighters. SAFER offers grants to support activities in two activities: 1. Hiring of Firefighters 2. Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters The authority for SAFER is derived from Section 34 of the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 (Pub. L. No. 93-498, as amended) (15 U.S.C. § 2229a).
CFDA Programs
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
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