The AFG deadline is closed (December 20, 2024); FEMA is releasing the list of grantees who were approved. If you missed out on the 2024 AFG application or learn that you didn’t get approved, don’t worry—MagneGrip has some tips for preparing for the 2025 AFG application period.
1. Start Preparing Early – Review the 2024 AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to understand funding priorities, as the 2025 NOFO may have similar criteria.
2. Assess your department’s greatest needs and ensure your request aligns with AFG’s funding priorities.
3. Align with AFG Priorities – For example.
a. Improve firefighter safety and apply for funding for exhaust removal systems
b. Upgrade outdated or non-compliant PPE, SCBA, and equipment
c. Etc.
4. Write a Strong Application/Narrative – Explain why your department needs funding and how it will help your department and the community
5. Use Statistics and Data to support your application – FEMA loves to see stats and data that help your application (for example – call volume, equipment age, response time, etc.
Other Resources
Through MagneGrip’s partnership with FireGrantsHelp.com, we can assist you with grant writing and application process. FireGrantsHelp has a team of experts that helps ensure your grant application is finalized, and they know what FEMA looks for to achieve high scores. Our team can help with training in grant writing and application and with optional grant writing at a 25% discount through FireGrantsHelp.com.
Additional Grants Available
FireGrantsHelp can also assist in finding a full list of additional national and local grants available to help you fund your needs – and this service is completely free of charge. You can search FireGrantsHelp’s GrantFinder database to browse available grants and subscribe to their feed to receive notifications when new grants relevant to your needs become available. Or, simply contact FireGrantsHelp and let them help advise on which grants may be the best fit for your needs.
About MagneGrip
With a rich history dating back to 1975, MagneGrip was established with a clear mission to provide air purification systems, custom exhaust removal, and source capture solutions for firehouses and vehicle maintenance facilities. Our commitment to this mission has led us to manufacture the top-rated solution for addressing the health threat posed by diesel exhaust emissions, making us the only vehicle exhaust removal system that eliminates 100% of diesel exhaust toxins. Our Exhaust Removal Systems and AirHAWK Air Purification Systems have become the preferred choice among U.S. fire departments, thanks to our advanced technology, ease of use, reliable performance, and unmatched safety.
For more information about MagneGrip helping you with your grant, please visit https://www.magnegrip.com/free-grant-assistance and fill out our application or call 1-800-875-5440. Click here to learn about the guidance documents or more details from FEMA.
