What changes were made to the SAFER Program since last year?

The FY 2021 SAFER Program NOFO contains changes to definitions, descriptions, and priority categories, including:

• Under Applicant Eligibility Criteria (page 6)
  • Added information on application submittal and Authorized Organization Representatives

• Under Narrative Evaluation Criteria (page 20)
  • Added information on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) review of Narrative Statements

• Under Programmatic Performance Reporting Requirements (page 28)
  • Changed the reporting frequency of Performance Progress Report from every three months to every six months

• Under Grant Writer/Preparation Fees (page 68)
  • Added information on allowability of grant writer fees