The Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was awarded a $255,795 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year grant will support the Department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety from June 2023 through May 2025. As the goal of the AFG Program is to improve safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, the funding will enable the Central Oktibbeha Volunteer...
The Town of Falkner Fire Department in Falkner, Mississippi was awarded a $199,799.68 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) for the period of August 17, 2022 through August 16, 2024. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources...
The Sunnyhill Volunteer Fire Department received a $195,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This 2-year grant award will support the Sunnyhill Volunteer Fire Department's efforts to improve its firefighting and emergency response capabilities to better serve the...
The Harmony-Central Volunteer Fire Department received a $1,327,700.18 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant ending August 2024 is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards in Iuka, Mississippi. Funds will support enhancing the safety of the community and firefighters through fire prevention and safety activities...
The County of Itawamba in Fulton, Mississippi received a $713,045 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on August 3, 2021 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044). The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to first responders. It is understood that the County...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $175,609.58 Project Grant to Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. of Starkville, MS under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. This award will support Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department in delivering services from August 2022 through August 2024 to enhance safety for the community of...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded an $839,499.80 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to Lowndes County of Board of Supervisors in Columbus, Mississippi. The grant will support the AFG program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant funding will allow Lowndes County to provide critical safety equipment and resources to local fire departments through September 2023. Administered under the CFDA...
The Tri Community Volunteer Fire Department received a $111,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on August 5, 2021. The grant was provided through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will support the Tri Community VFD in providing critical firefighting equipment and resources to the Columbia, Mississippi...
The North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received a $155,679.65 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year award ending August 1, 2023 is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Funds will support the AFG Program's objective of providing critically needed resources that equip and train...
The North Forrest Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received a $156,999.80 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant period runs from August 30, 2022 through August 29, 2024. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and other hazards. Funding will support North Forrest VFD's efforts to provide critical fire and rescue services to residents in...