State Fire Training Systems Grants
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants Deadline: Jul 31, 2026 · up to $20K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 97.043 (USAspending.gov).
- North Carolina Department Of Public Safety $14,179,975
- Indiana Dept Of Homeland Security $20,000
- Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency $20,000
- State Fire Marshal Nebraska $20,000
- Vermont Department Of Public Safety $20,000
- University Of Maryland, College Park $20,000
- South Carolina Department Of Labor Licensing & Regulation $20,000
- New Mexico Department Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management $20,000
- University Of Kansas Center For Research Inc $20,000
- Washington State Patrol $20,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
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 allied professionals and support state and local organizations in fulfilling their obligation to career and volunteer fire and emergency services (FEMS). The objectives of the SFTSG are to:
• Develop, deliver, and manage educational and training programs having a national focus that are outside state and local training missions or that exceed state and local capabilities because of cost or audience.
• Establish a safer FEMS community through training that results in fewer fire and emergency service-related deaths for first responders and the public.
• Build understanding and application of fire reduction and response strategies.
• Fill training gaps that are outside state and local training missions or that exceed State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) capabilities.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Other
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Beneficiaries
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
- Other
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Specialized Group; fire and emergency response personnel.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
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.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 15 to 30 days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Fire Protection
Other categories:
Emergency PreparednessCivil Defense
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
70 - Training
Restrictions
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.
Required Documentation
Credentials: Applicants must provide a work plan that includes a narrative project description along with the proposed costs for the project. The work plan will be used as a guide by the program office to approve / disapprove payment requests, therefore, the plan must be specific and must align with the amount of funding requested / received for the project description. Documentation: All beneficiaries / students must submit the standard FEMA Form 75-5 (long form) to the State or sponsoring host organization prior to the start of the class.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements