The AFG program serves as a vital catalyst for enhancing fire and life safety through competitive financial assistance. Targeted toward fire departments, EMS organizations, and state academies, the grant focuses on addressing critical resource gaps. By funding advanced training and equipment, the program streamlines operations and promotes cross-agency interoperability, ensuring that emergency services are prepared to meet the highest standards of hazard response.

Across Fire and Emergency Medical Services, these entities are eligible to apply directly to FEMA for grant funding:

1. Fire Departments - Such as departments operating in any of the 50 states, as well as fire departments in the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any federally recognized Indian tribe or tribal organization.
2. Nonaffiliated EMS Organizations - A nonaffiliated EMS organization is considered an organization that is a public or private nonprofit ems entity that provides medical transport not affiliated with a hospital and does not serve a geographic area in which emergency medical services are adequately provided by a fire department.
3. State Fire Training Academies - Applicants must be designated either by legislation or by a Governor’s declaration as the sole fire service training agency within a state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

Motorola Solutions offers a wide range of solutions that help fire and emergency medical services departments enhance their response capabilities to create safer cities and thriving communities.

1. Two-Way Radios and Pagers - Designed specifically for first responders to perform in harsh environments and provide vital voice communications.
2. Accountability Solutions - Integrated into portable radios and the radio network to support fire ground operations.

Maximize your funding potential through our collaboration with FireRescue1, offering a robust range of professional grant resources at little to no cost to your agency. You can gain access to tailored research, expert consulting, and real-time notifications for upcoming opportunities designed to streamline your application process. While funding cannot be guaranteed, specialists will work alongside you to build the most competitive proposal possible. Please note that comprehensive grant writing services are available as a separate service. Fees will range depending on the services provided.