The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program remains one of the most important funding opportunities available to fire departments and EMS agencies looking to strengthen emergency response capabilities, improve firefighter safety and enhance interoperability. The FY 2025 AFG application period is open only through June 22, 2026 and agencies pursuing communications projects need a clear strategy to build a competitive application aligned with FEMA priorities.
This guide breaks down current grant priorities and offers step-by-step guidance for developing stronger narratives, gathering supporting data and navigating key compliance considerations.
Download this grants guide now for practical insights and tools designed to help your department prepare a more competitive application, including:
- A step-by-step plan for completing your application before the deadline
- Guidance on collecting and using operational data to strengthen your narratives
- Sample narrative sections to help frame your department’s needs and priorities
- An overview of current FEMA communications funding priorities
- Key compliance and application considerations for FY2025
Whether your department is replacing aging radio infrastructure, improving interoperability or expanding responder communications capabilities, this guide can help you better position your project for funding consideration.
Don’t delay. Download the FY2025 AFG Communications Project Guide now.