The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $266,579 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Bonneau Volunteer Fire Department on August 2, 2021. The grant funding will support the Bonneau Rural Fire Department's efforts under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044).
The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. It can reasonably be inferred the funding will allow the Bonneau Rural Fire Department to deliver products and services that improve safety, such as firefighting equipment and gear, training for firefighters, or other resources. The completion date of August 2, 2021 suggests the funding supports projects that can be implemented over a short period of time to directly enhance fire protection services for the community of Bonneau, South Carolina.