FY 2022 SAFER Application Opens 2/13 - NOFO Now Available!
OR Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
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FY 2022 SAFER Grant Application Period:Feb. 13 - Mar. 17, 2023The FY 2022 SAFER Application period will open February 13, 2023 at 8 a.m. ET and close March 17, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET. Start planning your FY 2022 SAFER Application by viewing the FY 2022 SAFER Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) now available at Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response (SAFER) Documents | FEMA.gov The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created 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 goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). For details, review the National Fire Protection Association's codes and standards. APPLICATION PORTALThe online SAFER grant application will be available through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program’s FEMA GO (FEMA Grants Outcomes) application portal at https://go.fema.gov. All users must have their own FEMA GO account. Each account is specific to the authorized user and must not be shared with other personnel. A FEMA GO Account Creation User Guide can be viewed on the SAFER Program website or downloaded to your computer. Web Browser Information: FEMA GO will only support the most recent major release of the following browsers:
Users who attempt to use tablet type devices or other browsers may encounter issues with using FEMA GO. SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO APPLY AND RECEIVE GRANTSAll eligible applicants must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) before you can start an application. Per 2 CFR § 25.205, FEMA may not make an award to an entity until the entity has complied with the requirements to provide a valid DUNS number and maintain an active SAM.gov registration with current information. To register, or validate your SAM.gov information, please visit https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. SAM.gov Registration Tips: Please ensure the following items are current in SAM and the DUNS number used in SAM is the same one you use for all FEMA applications:
The above information should be consistent throughout all registration documents. Many websites may look official in appearance but are not. As a reminder, registration in the SAM.gov is FREE. SAM.gov registration is only active for one year and must be renewed annually. Should you need assistance with your SAM.gov account, there are several ways to get help:
SHARE YOUR SUCCESS STORYDo you have a Success Story regarding a FEMA Grant that you’d like to share with everyone? Contact us at gpd-...@fema.dhs.gov or through Twitter @FEMAGrants using a private message. Twitter @FEMAGrantsWant the most up-to-date information on FEMA Grant programs? Follow us on Twitter @FEMAGrants. AFG Home Page: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters AFG Regional Representatives: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/regional-contacts AFG Help Desk: E-mail: fireg...@fema.dhs.gov Telephone Toll-Free: 1-866-274-0960
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