2025 1-Day AFG Crash Course
1-Day AFG Crash Course: Learn strategies to succeed in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program with expert, hands-on training.
IPS will host a 1-Day AFG Crash Course at our Salem, NH HQ on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, running from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This exclusive, in-depth training session is specifically tailored to help fire service leaders master the essentials of writing successful Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) applications.
What the Training Covers (as outlined by First Responder Grants):
- Clear guidance on how to successfully write an AFG application
- Key steps to ensure your application navigates FEMA GO’s screening process
- Strategic development of your narrative section
- Real-world examples of winning grant applications
- Insights into interpreting RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and NOFOs (Notices of Funding Opportunity)
- Practical breakdowns to decipher formal grant “language” into actionable terms
Logistics and IPS Support:
- The full cost of the training will be covered by IPS for 12–15 fire chiefs and decision-makers.
- Attendees will be supported throughout the day with snacks and lunch to maintain focus and engagement.
- This setting ensures a comfortable and productive learning environment, allowing participants to fully benefit from expert-led instruction and peer interaction.
1-Day AFG Crash Course: Learn strategies to succeed in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program with expert, hands-on training.
IPS will host a 1-Day AFG Crash Course at our Salem, NH HQ on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, running from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This exclusive, in-depth training session is specifically tailored to help fire service leaders master the essentials of writing successful Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) applications.
What the Training Covers (as outlined by First Responder Grants):
- Clear guidance on how to successfully write an AFG application
- Key steps to ensure your application navigates FEMA GO’s screening process
- Strategic development of your narrative section
- Real-world examples of winning grant applications
- Insights into interpreting RFPs (Requests for Proposals) and NOFOs (Notices of Funding Opportunity)
- Practical breakdowns to decipher formal grant “language” into actionable terms
Logistics and IPS Support:
- The full cost of the training will be covered by IPS for 12–15 fire chiefs and decision-makers.
- Attendees will be supported throughout the day with snacks and lunch to maintain focus and engagement.
- This setting ensures a comfortable and productive learning environment, allowing participants to fully benefit from expert-led instruction and peer interaction.