To acquire cascade units, oxygen filling stations, transcend stair chair, fire boat trailer and tools for in-house mechanics to improve maintenance of fire trucks and ambulances

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Executive Office of the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, received a $287,000 Project Grant award on November 6, 2025, under the Department of the Interior's Office of Insular Affairs Economic, Social, and Political Development of the Territories program (CFDA 15.875). The grant funds the acquisition of critical emergency response and maintenance equipment, specifically cascade units, oxygen filling stations, a Transcend stair chair, a fire boat trailer, and tools for in-house mechanics. These acquisitions are designed to enhance the maintenance and operational capacity of the territory's fire truck and ambulance fleet, supporting public safety infrastructure across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The project carries a completion deadline of September 30, 2029. As the primary awardee, OMB is responsible for administering the grant and coordinating equipment procurement and deployment to improve emergency response capabilities and reduce ongoing operational costs through in-house maintenance capabilities. This award aligns with the broader Office of Insular Affairs mission to support critical infrastructure and public safety initiatives across U.S. territories through discretionary grant funding.