State Fire Training Systems Grant Program  

 
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    CFDA#

    97.043     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), FEMA, U. S. Fire Administration

    Summary

    The State Fire Training Systems (SFT) grants were established to provide direct training assistance to States to help bridge the training and competency gaps at the local level. Recognizing the challenges that the majority of States faced trying to meet their individual training mandates and prepare and respond to new and emerging training needs, the NFA developed this program to help supplement their resources.

    The purpose of this program is to augment and provide support for the Nation’s 50 State Fire Training Systems in delivering training and education programs to the Nation’s fire and emergency services personnel. These grants provide for both monetary and technical assistance that helps States bridge the gaps in their training programs with the delivery of NFA training courses/programs and also for the associated marketing, administrative costs and electronic feedback of student data.

    Funding will be provided to support local training initiatives of NFA courses within the following four categories:
    1. Delivery of NFA shared State sponsored courses in State and the local surrounding areas. This includes a wide range of course materials from arson detection to fire prevention, leadership and health and safety.
    2. Delivery of Enfranchisement courses. This includes specially selected course materials along with the use of approved NFA instructors.
    3. NFA Approved Program courses. This includes a wide range of course materials that were developed at the State/local level and that have been peer reviewed.
    4. Chief Officer Training Curriculum. This curriculum includes a range of subject matter areas targeting chief officer competencies.

    The NFA promotes the professional development of the fire and the emergency response community and its allied professionals. NFA supports State and local training organizations to fulfill their obligation to the career and volunteer fire and emergency services. NFA also develops, delivers, and manages educational and training programs having a national focus that are outside State and local training missions or that exceed State and local capabilities because of cost or audience. The programs are designed to support PPD-8 through training programs which support State and local response agencies to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, and respond to local, regional, and national emergencies.

     

    History of Funding

    In FY 2012 approximately 60,000 career and volunteer fire and emergency services personnel received the benefit of training through this direct grant program. Since each State has its own distinct training delivery needs, the SFTA grants provide the greatest amount of flexibility in terms of the broad range of course content and training delivery options that are made available.

    Additional Information

    DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant, and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants/cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity.
    Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and if they are included in the award agreement.
    Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award.
    Construction is not allowed under this program.
    Funds will not be made available for obligation, expenditure, or drawdown until the applicant’s budget and budget narrative have been approved by FEMA.

    Contacts

    NETC Admissions Office

    NETC Admissions Office
    State Fire Training Grant
    16825 South Seton Avenue
    Emmitsburg, MD 21727
    (800) 368-6498
     

  • Eligibility Details

    The 50 State Fire Training Systems are the only eligible applicants. The Superintendent of the NFA delivers training in cooperation with State fire service training agencies to States to help bridge the training and competency gaps at the local level. There are 50 State Training agencies and one award will be made to each.

    Deadline Details

    The application submission deadline was July 12, 2013. Similar deadlines are anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    There is $1,100,000 available for this program for a projected 50 awards and a period performance of 12 months. In FY 2013, individual States will receive $22,000 to support their fire service training programs; of which $5,000 may be used for marketing and administrative support costs. Cost sharing is not required.

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