AFG Grant Equipment for Fire Departments
Whether you're writing your Assistance to Firefighters Grant application or you just got the award letter, Darley can help. We provide budget quotes and spec sheets for your application, then grant-ready quotes, invoices, and documentation when it's time to buy.
Applying for AFG?
Your application needs real numbers. Reviewers look for a budget that's specific and defensible, not a rough guess. We'll help you build it.
- Itemized budget quotes for your application
- Product spec sheets and NFPA compliance information
- Help matching equipment to the need you're describing
- Pricing for full packages, like a complete set of turnouts for every member
Awarded AFG Funding?
Congratulations. Now the clock starts. Awards come with a period of performance, so you want equipment ordered, delivered, and documented on time.
- Updated quotes that match your awarded budget
- Lead time guidance so nothing arrives late
- Itemized invoices and documentation for your grant file
- Shop online and checkout, or request a formal quote from your cart
How Buying with AFG Funds Works with Darley
- Tell us what you need. Send your equipment list or describe the problem you're solving. Not sure what to request? We'll help you sort it out.
- Get a grant-ready quote. Itemized pricing, product details, and spec sheets you can drop straight into your application or grant file.
- Place your order. Issue a PO, checkout online, or convert your quote to an order. We'll confirm lead times up front.
- Close out clean. You get itemized invoices and packing documentation to support your reporting and closeout.
Equipment Departments Commonly Request with AFG
AFG funds operations and safety projects, including equipment, PPE, training, and wellness and fitness. Here are the categories we quote most often for grant projects.
Turnout Gear & PPE
Replacing expired, damaged, or noncompliant gear is one of the most common AFG requests. Ask us about PFAS-free options and lead times early.
Gear Washing & Drying
Getting contaminants out of gear after every fire is a big part of cancer prevention. Extractors and dryers make that realistic for any department.
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Find victims faster, locate hidden fire, and keep crews oriented in zero visibility. A strong fit for both search and overhaul.
Rescue Tools
Extrication and rescue equipment for departments replacing aging tools or meeting a new mission.
Fire Hose
Attack and supply hose for departments replacing hose that failed testing or no longer meets current standards.
Nozzles
Smooth bore, fog, and combination nozzles. Often paired with a hose replacement project.
Ventilation
PPV fans and smoke ejectors to improve conditions for crews and victims.
Wildland Skid Units
Turn a pickup or UTV into a brush rig. A practical option for rural and wildland-urban interface departments.
Drones
Aerial size-up, search, and incident overview. Check current program guidance on eligible uncrewed systems before you apply.
Need Pumps or a Vehicle?
Darley doesn't just sell equipment. We've been building fire pumps and fire apparatus in the USA for over a century. If your AFG project includes a pump or vehicle, talk to our pump and apparatus team directly.
Tips for a Smoother AFG Purchase
Grant money comes with rules, and most problems happen after the award, not before. A few things that save departments headaches:
- Price it before you apply. A budget built on real quotes is easier to defend and easier to buy against once you're awarded.
- Ask about lead times early. Awards typically carry a 24-month period of performance. Turnout gear and specialty equipment can take months, so order early.
- Keep your registrations current. Make sure your SAM.gov registration and FEMA GO account are active well before the application window opens.
- Follow your procurement rules. Federal grant purchases still need to follow your agency's procurement policy and federal requirements. Cooperative contracts may help. Confirm with your grant administrator. See Darley's cooperative contracts.
- Buy what you were awarded. If you need to change products or quantities after the award, check with FEMA before you order.
- Save everything. Quotes, POs, invoices, and packing slips all belong in your grant file for reporting and closeout.
Built by people who know the job
We know how this really goes. The chief writes the grant at the kitchen table after a full shift, the board needs real numbers before it signs off, and nobody wants to explain to FEMA why the gear showed up after the deadline. Our team works with volunteer, combination, and career departments every day, and we'll help you get it right the first time.
AFG Grant FAQ
Can Darley provide quotes for my AFG application?
Yes. We provide itemized budget quotes and product spec sheets you can use in your application. Just tell us what you're requesting and how many members or apparatus it covers.
What can AFG funds be used for?
AFG funds operations and safety projects such as equipment, PPE, training, and wellness and fitness, along with vehicle acquisition and regional projects. Eligible items and priorities change each year, so always check the current Notice of Funding Opportunity on FEMA's website.
How long do I have to spend my AFG award?
Awards typically come with a 24-month period of performance. Check your award documents for your exact dates, and plan for equipment lead times so everything is delivered on time.
Can I buy online with AFG grant funds?
Yes. If you know what you need, add it to your cart and checkout. If your grant file needs a formal quote first, select Request a Quote from your cart and our team will send one.
Can I use a cooperative purchasing contract with grant money?
Many agencies do, but it depends on your grant terms and your own procurement policy. Check with your grant administrator first. Darley offers equipment through Sourcewell, NPPGov, and GSA.
What documentation does Darley provide for grant purchases?
We provide itemized quotes, invoices, product spec sheets, and compliance information to support your grant file, reporting, and closeout.
When does the next AFG application period open?
FEMA sets the dates each year. The FY 2025 period ran May 19 through June 22, 2026. Watch FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants page for the next cycle, and start pricing equipment before it opens.
Looking for other funding? See all fire department grant programs.
Let's Put Your Grant to Work
Applying or already awarded, our team will get you a grant-ready quote fast. Darley has supplied the fire service since 1908, and we're glad to help you stretch every grant dollar.
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Program rules change every cycle. For official eligibility, priorities, and deadlines, see the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants program page. Darley does not administer AFG and cannot guarantee eligibility or awards.