Active and upcoming grant information

Here at Central Jersey Compliance Company, we're always on the lookout for the latest grant oppurtunities for public safety entities. Check out the latest offerings below

Upcoming grants - fast facts

The American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant

$20,000,000 of funding available

State funded program
Open to career and volunteer fire departments
Used toequip first responders with the proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization equipment necessary to safeguard their health and enhance their ability to serve the community effectively during emergencies

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG)

$324,000,000 of funding available

Federal program through FEMA
Open to fire departments, non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies
Used for necessary equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources essential for protecting the public and firefighting personnel against fires and fire-related hazards

The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)

$360,000,000 of funding available

Federal program through FEMA
Open to career and volunteer fire departments
Used to equip first responders with the proper protective, cleaning, and sanitization equipment necessary to safeguard their health and enhance their ability to serve the community effectively during emergencies

About the Assistance to Firefighters & Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response grants

The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire
and Emergency Response (SAFER) are two distinct grant programs offered by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support fire
departments and emergency medical services organizations in the United
States. AFG primarily focuses on helping firefighters and emergency
responders obtain critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles,
training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and
emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. SAFER is designed to
provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest
organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front
line" firefighters available in their communities.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)

Overview of The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)

The AFG program is aimed at supporting firefighters and emergency
responders by providing essential resources such as critical equipment,
protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other necessary tools. The primary focus of AFG is to ensure that fire departments and emergency medical services organizations have the means to effectively protect the public and safeguard the well-being of both civilians and emergency personnel during fire-related incidents and other hazardous situations

Eligibility for The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)

Fire Departments: Both career and volunteer fire departments
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agencies: EMS agencies that provide fire suppression and emergency response services
State Fire Training Academies: State agencies responsible for providing training to firefighter
National, State, Local, and Tribal Organizations that support firefighting and emergency response efforts at various levels
Nonprofit Organizations: Nonprofit organizations that are directly
affiliated with fire departments or emergency services

Fund allocation for The Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)

AFG funding is primarily directed towards aiding firefighters and emergency responders in obtaining critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. This includes grants for the procurement of firefighting equipment, gear such as helmets and protective clothing, purchase of emergency vehicles like fire trucks and ambulances, provision of essential training programs, and other resources crucial for effective emergency response.

The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program

Overview of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant

The SAFER grant is dedicated to addressing the crucial
need for maintaining or increasing the number of trained frontline
firefighters within communities. By directly funding fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations, SAFER aims to bolster the availability of skilled firefighters who can promptly respond to emergencies and enhance the overall emergency response capabilities in various localities. Through SAFER grants, communities are empowered to sustain adequate staffing levels and ensure the readiness of their firefighting teams to effectively combat fires and other emergencies.

Eligibility for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant

Fire Departments: Both career and volunteer fire departments
Volunteer Firefighter Interest Organizations: Organizations dedicated to promoting volunteer firefighting and increasing the number of volunteer firefighters in communities
Regional Volunteer Firefighter Recruiting Organizations: Entities focused on recruiting and training volunteer firefighters within specified regions
County and Local Governments: Government entities at the county and local levels that oversee fire services and emergency response

Fund allocation for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant

SAFER grants are designed to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations. The main objective of SAFER funding is to help these entities increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. This funding is primarily focused on personnel-related expenses, including recruitment, retention, and hiring of firefighters, as well as training programs specifically geared towards enhancing the competency and availability of frontline responders.