05/27/2026
The FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application window is officially open, and the time to act is now. Fire department budgets are tight, but keeping your crew safe from toxic station air cannot wait. AFG grants provide critical federal funding to help departments afford necessary health and safety upgrades.
Open *Tuesday, May 19, at 9 a.m. ET and closing Monday, June 22* at 5 p.m. ET.
Applying for grants can be complex. To help you succeed, Ward Diesel partners with Lexipol to provide a FREE grant review service for fire departments applying under the Exhaust Removal Systems category. Whether you are just beginning to define your project or putting final touches on your narrative, our team of experts can help improve the strength of your application.
Get your free grant review and expert assistance:
https://warddiesel.com/ward-diesel-offers-fema-afg-grant-application-assistance/
Review official FEMA guidelines: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/assistance-grants