Assistance to firefighters grant

The Town of Royalston, Massachusetts received a $136,089.84 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on October 19, 2023. This Project Grant award will enable the Royalston Police Department to acquire critical firefighter safety equipment and services to enhance emergency response capabilities for the local community. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program supports a range of fire-related products and services, including the procurement of firefighting equipment, personal protective gear, emergency vehicles, training programs, facility upgrades, and health/wellness initiatives. This funding award is part of the Town of Royalston's broader effort to leverage federal grants, including previous FEMA grants such as a $63,070.42 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant and a $5,550.14 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.