The SAFER Grant Program provides financial assistance to fire departments to increase frontline firefighters through hiring and supports recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. Eligible applicants include county and city governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and qualified nonprofits. The program is authorized under the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act and aims to enhance fire emergency response capabilities.
Eligible applicants include county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits excluding higher education institutions, city or township governments, and others as specified in additional eligibility information.
