This presentation is the basis for the FY 07 AFG workshops being conducted by AFG regional staff over the next few weeks throughout the country.  The workshop presentation is based upon a working draft of the FY 07 AFG Program Guidance. While subject to minor changes, it is a valuable tool that can be used by grant applicants prior to the preparation of their FY 07 grant applications. 

If you are interested in attending a FY 07 AFG workshop, a national workshop schedule is available on the AFG Website: www.firegrantsupport.com. The schedule provides locations and times of workshops, including point of contact information. The workshops are conducted by AFG regional representatives and provide current program information that will assist you in preparing a competitive grant application.   We encourage all interested applicants to attend one of the workshops scheduled in their respective areas.  This will give you an opportunity to meet your AFG regional grant specialist and ask them questions directly.  There is no admittance charge to any AFG workshop. For those unable to attend one of the scheduled workshops, the workshop presentation is now available on the AFG Website.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is a competitive grant opportunity for local fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations not affiliated with a hospital.  The AFG funds activities such as purchasing firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment, training, firefighting and EMS vehicles, as well as firefighter/first responder safety projects.