Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Can you apply?
This grant is for fire departments and private institutions of higher education seeking to enhance public and firefighter safety. Applicants must be public or private fire service organizations or accredited private colleges/universities. Eligible activities include fire prevention/safety programs targeting high-risk groups and research/development projects for firefighter safety improvements. Applicants must provide cost-sharing to match a portion of the grant award.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
This grant is for fire departments and private institutions of higher education seeking to enhance public and firefighter safety. Applicants must be public or private fire service organizations or accredited private colleges/universities. Eligible activities include fire prevention/safety programs targeting high-risk groups and research/development projects for firefighter safety improvements. Applicants must provide cost-sharing to match a portion of the grant award.
Program description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program. The purpose of the FP&S Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The FP&S Program offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards (“Fire Prevention and Safety Activity”) and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety (“Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity”). The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for both of these activity areas.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Private University
- Public University
- Tribal Nation
Details
This grant is for fire departments and private institutions of higher education seeking to enhance public and firefighter safety. Applicants must be public or private fire service organizations or accredited private colleges/universities. Eligible activities include fire prevention/safety programs targeting high-risk groups and research/development projects for firefighter safety improvements. Applicants must provide cost-sharing to match a portion of the grant award.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative/statement of need
- Detailed budget and budget narrative
- Cost-share documentation
- Evaluation plan
- Letters of support (if applicable)
- Organizational capacity/qualification documents
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 97.151 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.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Fire departments and private institutions of higher education can apply. Public fire departments are primary applicants. Some private colleges with fire science or safety research programs may qualify.
What activities does this grant fund?
Fire prevention programs targeting high-risk populations and research to improve firefighter safety. Equipment, training, and pilot programs are typical uses.
Is cost-sharing required?
Yes, you must provide matching funds or in-kind contributions. The exact percentage varies; check program guidance.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline for FY2025 is June 22, 2026. There is no rolling application period.
How much can we request?
Individual awards typically go up to around $1.5 million, but request amount depends on your project scope and the annual funding pool.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your project with either fire prevention (high-risk groups) or firefighter safety research. Don't mix both unless the program allows it.
- Document your cost-share commitment in detail. In-kind services like staff time can count if properly valued.
- Use fire incident data and risk assessments to justify why your target population needs this intervention.
- Partner with academic institutions if possible; universities strengthen applications in the research category.
- Start early. FEMA applications are complex and require detailed budgets, evaluations plans, and community impact statements.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating cost-share burden or failing to secure matching funds before submitting. Proposing activities that don't clearly target high-risk groups or lack measurable fire safety outcomes. Submitting incomplete budget narratives or evaluation plans that don't demonstrate impact.
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