Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

What is FMAG?

FEMA Regional Administrators (RAs) have the authority to issue Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declarations for wildfires that threaten such destruction that would constitute a major disaster. The FMAG Program is separate and distinct from the Public Assistance Program. FMAG declaration criteria, eligibility, and other program information are available at Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)25 Part 204, Fire Management Assistance Grant Program, and in FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant Program Guide (FEMA P-954).

If significant damage occurs as a result of one or more FMAG fire incidents, the Governor or Indian Tribal Chief Executive may subsequently request a Major Disaster Declaration for the fire incident(s). FEMA will evaluate such requests based on damage and costs not covered under the FMAG Program, such as public infrastructure damage. If the President declares a Major Disaster and authorizes the PA Program, FEMA generally funds all of the costs related to those fire incidents under the PA Program for efficiency in administration of assistance and to avoid a duplication of benefits between programs.