Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, which focuses on enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters as it pertains to fire and fire-related hazards, provides funding to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations. SAFER funds are used to increase the number of firefighters – to help communities meet industry standards – and to fulfill fire departments’ missions.

Award Amount: Varies
Required Match: There is no cost share or match or position cost limit for the 2022 fiscal year SAFER Program.
Applications Due: March 17, 2023, by 5:00 PM (Eastern Time)