The application period for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program opens today (Tuesday), Nov. 12. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program aims to support fire departments in updating essential equipment, gear, and vehicles to enhance safety and response capabilities. To increase their chances of securing funding, departments are advised to update their SAM.gov registration, conduct a thorough needs assessment, and obtain preliminary cost quotations. Last year, the AFG program received over 7,000 applications, with only 1,635 awards distributed. Region XII COG offers free assistance to departments in their service area in crafting their applications. Interested departments are encouraged to contact Local Assistance Director Chris Whitaker at 712-775-7811 or via email at cwhitaker@region12cog.org. The application period closes Friday, Dec. 20. For more information on the program or application instructions, follow the links included below.
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