2025 1-Day AFG Crash Course

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.

• 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

• 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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

33 Northwestern Dr, 33 Northwestern Drive, Salem, United States