FY 2026 Invited to Apply – Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Support Program
🏛 Bureau of Justice Assistance (USDOJ-OJP-BJA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to provide PSOB (Public Safety Officers' Benefits) support services. IAFF will assist its membership—families of fallen firefighters and emergency medical workers—with federal benefit applications for line-of-duty deaths. The program also supports catastrophically injured firefighters and emergency medical workers throughout the PSOB process, including claim review and appeals. This is an invited application; only IAFF may apply.
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Program description
This notice of funding opportunity will provide funding to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) to support its membership by providing assistance with filing a PSOB application for federal benefits to families of fallen firefighters and emergency medical workers and catastrophically injured firefighters and emergency medical workers for line-of-duty deaths and catastrophic injuries as well as supporting the applicant throughout the PSOB process, including, but not limited to, claim review and appeal, as appropriate.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Proposal narrative describing services and approach
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Evidence of IAFF member outreach plan
- SF-424 or equivalent federal application form
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Justice Assistance
- 📧 Jonathan.Faley@usdoj.gov
- 📞 202-514-9354
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 16.571 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 16.571). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $207,976,436 | |
| 2025 | $236,476,834 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) may apply. This is an invited application, not open to all organizations.
What is the funding for?
Funds support PSOB (Public Safety Officers' Benefits) assistance services for IAFF members. Services include help filing federal benefit applications for families of deceased or catastrophically injured firefighters and EMTs.
What activities are funded?
Activities include application filing assistance, claim review, appeals support, and general applicant support throughout the PSOB process.
What is the award amount?
The award is approximately $756,700 as a cooperative agreement.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is July 21, 2026.
💡 Tips for applicants
- This is an invited application. Only IAFF can apply, so eligibility checks are not relevant for most organizations.
- Focus the proposal on how IAFF will efficiently use funds to support beneficiary applications and appeals.
- Document the scale and scope of PSOB assistance needed within IAFF membership.
- Detail the staffing, systems, and processes IAFF will use to manage claim reviews and appeals.
- Demonstrate past experience (if any) providing benefits assistance to firefighter and EMT families.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to document capacity and experience providing PSOB or federal benefits assistance. Underestimating staffing needs for claim review and appeal support. Not explaining how IAFF will reach and serve eligible members efficiently.
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