Cammack Announces FEMA Fire Grant Opportunities for Firefighters and First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Kat Cammack announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), and Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant opportunities are now open for applications.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and FEMA have made $648 million available nationwide to support firefighters and first responders through critical investments in equipment, staffing, training, and fire prevention initiatives.
The funding opportunities include:
- $291.6 million through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program for personal protective equipment, emergency response vehicles, and responder health and wellness initiatives.
- $324 million through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program for firefighter salaries, recruitment, and training.
- $32.4 million through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant program for fire prevention research and firefighter safety, health, and wellness initiatives.
The FY 2025 AFG, SAFER and FP&S application periods open Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. and close Monday, June 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.
“As the wife of a firefighter, I understand the critical nature of these grants. As demands on departments grow, staffing and resources haven’t kept up,” said Rep. Cammack. “I am proud to continue helping our departments in securing these vital programs.”
From 2021 to 2026, Rep. Cammack helped secure over $29 million for fire departments and first responders across Florida’s Third Congressional District.
Eligible applicants can review the full funding opportunities for all three programs on Grants.gov. Before applying, FEMA encourages applicants to review the various resources published on FEMA.gov which will help them develop strong applications.
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack represents Florida’s Third Congressional District and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on Agriculture. As the wife of a firefighter, Rep. Cammack is committed to advancing solutions that strengthen public safety, support emergency personnel, and ensure first responders have the resources they need to serve their communities.