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Fiscal Year 2026 State Fire Training Systems Grants

Closed for this year

In short: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA expects to make 50 awards of up to $20,000. Open to state government.

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
Up to $20K
Total available
$1M · about 50 awards
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
State government
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Closed for this year

Last round: Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2026, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

Use the time now: get ready, read last year's guidelines on the funder's page, and save this grant to put the dates in your calendar.

Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required
  • Past Tennessee awards on file: 1

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About this grant

In accordance with the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy (NFA) delivers training in cooperation with the State fire service training agencies. This cooperation includes the State Fire Training Systems Grant (SFTSG) program providing grants to pay for: the direct delivery of government-funded coursed in the states; the distribution and sharing of Student Manuals, Instructor Guides, and other course materials; and funding to the states to help supplement and tailor their training delivery needs using NFA courses and programs.

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Who in Tennessee has won this program

1 award to Tennessee groups since 2024. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee winners
Past winnerWhereAmountFiscal year
State of TennesseeNashville$101 spent that year2025

Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.

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About the federal program

State Fire Training Systems Grants, also called “National Fire Academy (NFA) State Fire Training Grants (SFTG)”
Program number 97.043 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency · Project grant

How applications are judged

Information for selection proposal for the SFTSG is provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). 1. Award Verify UEI Status: Ensure that your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is current and does not expire. 2. Locate the NOFO on Grants.gov for stipulations, criteria, directions and general information. 3. Access FEMA GO: Log in to the FEMA GO platform using your credentials. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. 4. Locate the Grant Opportunity: Navigate to the grant opportunities section and find the SFTSG. 5. Review Requirements: Carefully read the grant guidelines, requirements, and instructions provided. 6. Prepare Documentation: Gather and prepare all necessary documents, including, Budget Plan of Work Plan and Any other supporting documents as specified in the grant guidelines 7. Complete Application Forms: Fill out the required application forms on the FEMA GO platform. Ensure all information is accurate and complete. 8. Upload Documents: Upload the prepared documents (Budget Plan, Work Plan, and other supporting documents) to the application. 9. Review and Submit: Review your application thoroughly to ensure all information and documents are correct. Make any necessary revisions. 10. Submit Application: Once you are confident that your application is complete and accurate, submit it through the FEMA GO platform. 11. Confirmation: After submission, you should receive a confirmation email or notification from FEMA GO acknowledging receipt...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

Examples of funded projects

Fiscal year 2025: Funds to pay for Fire and EMS training within the awardee�s state through the state fire training entity. Fiscal year 2026: Funds to pay for Fire and EMS training within the awardee�s state through the state fire training entity.

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Source: Federal grants from Grants.gov · the official federal record. Last checked by GrantMe Oct 6, 2026.

Reference numbers: official notice number DHS-26-USFA-043-09-00-99 · program number 97.043