Fire Prevention & Safety
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
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 with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The FP&S Grant Program provides grants directly to eligible entities for fire prevention programs and firefighter safety, health, or well-being research and development. FEMA will measure the recipient’s performance of the grant by comparing the number of items, supplies, projects, and activities needed and requested in its application with the number of items, supplies, projects, and activities acquired and delivered by the end of the period of performance. Please see applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for additional information on the specific program metrics.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. State Government
- U.S. Territory Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Department/Agency of U.S. Territorial Gov
- Municipality/Township Government
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- County Government
- Airport Authority
- Port Authority
- Local
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
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.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
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.
Award Procedure
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.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Refer to NOFO
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Fire Protection
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
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.
Restrictions
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.
Required Documentation
An applicant must certify that they are an eligible applicant, e.g., a fire department, as described in Notice of Funding Opportunity. Please refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity document for specific eligibility information.
Matching Requirements
Matching Requirements: Percent: An eligible applicant seeking an FP&S Grant Program award to carry out an activity shall agree to make available non-federal funds to carry out such activity in an amount equal to and not less than 5 percent of the grant awarded.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements