Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S)
The third grant in the AFG family. Funds projects that reduce fire deaths and injuries among high-risk populations, plus firefighter safety, health, and well-being. Two tracks: a Fire Prevention and Safety activity for departments and organizations, and a Research and Development activity for research institutions.
Who it is for
Fire departments, plus national, regional, state, local, tribal, and nonprofit organizations recognized for fire prevention and safety expertise. The R&D track is for research institutions with a qualified principal investigator, and requires a fire service partner.
Department types: Career, Volunteer, Combination
An honest note on fit
Best fit for departments with a specific prevention or safety project in mind, like a smoke alarm campaign or a firefighter health initiative, rather than general equipment needs. The R&D track really suits universities and research bodies, not a typical department.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the funder.
Eligible applicants apply directly to FEMA through FEMA GO.
Match required: Generally no cost-share for the Fire Prevention and Safety activity. Confirm current terms in the funding notice.
How to apply
- Confirm your active SAM.gov registration.
- Log into FEMA GO at go.fema.gov.
- Decide which activity fits: the Fire Prevention and Safety activity for a prevention or safety project, or the Research and Development activity if you are a research institution.
- Build a project narrative focused on reducing injury and death among high-risk groups, or on firefighter health and safety.
- Submit through FEMA GO before the window closes.
Deadline: Annual, opening alongside AFG and SAFER in spring. For FY2026 the window opened May 19, 2026 and closed June 22, 2026. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Smaller program than AFG or SAFER. Total program funding was about $32.4 million in the most recent cycle, spread across roughly 60 to 100 awards.
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.