Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program, FY 2024
The SAFER Program provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to assist in increasing the number of firefighters to help communities meet industry minimum standards and attain 24-hour staffing to provide adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards, and to fulfill traditional missions of fire departments.
Anticipated Total Awarded:
$324 million
Maximum Award:
Match Requirement:
25% - Years 1 &2; 65% - Year 3 for Hiring Grants; no match requirement for Recruitment & Retention Activity Grants
Duration of Grant Award:
12 to 48 months
Date Available:
5/23/2025 9:00 AM
Date Due:
7/3/2025 5:00 PM
Funding Agency Contact:
FireGrants@fema.dhs.gov or call (866) 274-0960