Florida Firefighter Assistance Grant Program (FFAGP)
A state grant to improve the emergency response capability of volunteer and combination fire departments. Funds training, PPE, SCBAs, safety equipment and tools, wildland and urban-interface protective gear, and notably a cost-share subsidy to help cover the local match on federal AFG apparatus awards.
Who it is for
Volunteer and combination fire departments operating in Florida that meet several conditions: organized as a fire department for at least five consecutive years, recorded with an FDID number in the state database, a demonstrated history of using certified volunteer firefighters, and having submitted the Florida Fire Service Needs Assessment Survey.
Department types: Volunteer, Combination
An honest note on fit
Best for a Florida volunteer or combination department needing gear, training, or help affording the local match on a federal AFG apparatus award. The multi-year organization and survey prerequisites mean a brand-new department may not yet qualify. Career departments are not eligible.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.
Apply directly to the Division of State Fire Marshal. Applications are submitted by email to FirefighterGrant@MyFloridaCFO.com using the state's application form.
Match required: Varies by item. Notably, one of its main uses is to provide the cost-share subsidy for a federal AFG apparatus award, which softens the match burden of the federal grant rather than adding one.
How to apply
- Confirm eligibility: a volunteer or combination department, organized 5+ years, with an FDID number and a history of certified volunteer firefighters.
- Submit the Florida Fire Service Needs Assessment Survey if you have not, since it is a prerequisite.
- Request a Fire Department Safety Compliance Inspection from the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training if one has not been done in the past three years.
- Complete the Firefighter Assistance Grant application form (DFS-K4-2174).
- Email the completed application to FirefighterGrant@MyFloridaCFO.com before the closing date.
Deadline: Annual, when the legislature funds it. The FY2025-26 window opened July 14, 2025 and closed August 1, 2025. Check the State Fire Marshal grants page for the current Notice of Funding Opportunity. (Annual cycle)
Funding: About $1,000,000 total program pool in the recent cycle, awarded across many small grants. Individual awards are modest, focused on training, gear, and AFG cost-share rather than large capital.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.