The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Grants Programs Directorate is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program. The purpose of the FP&S Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The FP&S Program offers grants to support activities in two categories: (1) activities designed to reach high-risk target groups and mitigate incidences of death and injuries caused by fire and fire-related hazards ("Fire Prevention and Safety Activity") and (2) research and development activities aimed at improving firefighter safety ("Firefighter Safety Research and Development Activity"). The program guidance document provides potential applicants with the details of the requirements, processing, and evaluation of an application for financial assistance for both of these activity areas.
Fiscal Year 2025 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA · Opportunity number DHS-25-GPD-044-00-97
Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 23, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | DHS-25-GPD-044-00-97 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Department of Homeland Security |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 97.151 |
| Posted | May 18, 2026 |
| Deadline | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,500,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $32,400,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Other |
| Last updated here | Jun 23, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Public and state colleges and universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Who should take a closer look
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- State governments
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
Fire Departments, Private Institutions of Higher Education
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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