11 verified funding opportunities accepting applications now$656.0M total program funding trackediAccepting applications now counts verified, fire-relevant programs that are open today (or offer ongoing assistance). Total program funding tracked adds up the total funding each verified, fire-relevant program publishes — mostly national program totals across all applicants, including programs between application cycles. Neither figure is money awarded or available to any one department, or a statement of eligibility.

FEMA (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)

Hiring Activity (hire new firefighters or convert part-time/paid-on-call to full-time) and Recruitment & Retention of volunteer firefighters.

Status
Recurring — between cycles
Last cycle closed
June 22, 2026
Award
Not stated by the funder
Where
Nationwide
Funder
FEMA (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
Last verified
October 21, 2026

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