Project Grant EMW2020FP01120
- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,500,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to North Carolina State University (NC State) on September 13, 2023. The grant funds will support a range of projects and services aimed at enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Key activities include equipping and training emergency personnel, providing compliant personal protective...
- North Carolina State University received a $1.58 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) to support fire prevention and safety research activities. The award, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, funds a three-year initiative designed to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards. As a leading research institution with substantial federal...
- The North Carolina State University was awarded a $3,149,120 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) to support fire prevention and safety efforts from September 2022 through September 2025. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. It can reasonably be inferred that NC State will use the funding to deliver products and services that advance this...
- The North Carolina State University (NC State) was awarded a $1,572,373 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will support critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders to enhance operational efficiency, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. The 4-year grant period runs from September 27,...
- The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), awarded a $1,466,069.52 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to Florida State University (FSU) on September 13, 2023. The grant supports a range of activities aimed at enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Key products and services to be delivered under this award include procuring firefighting...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $940,580.80 Project Grant to Harnett County, North Carolina under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the county's fire departments in enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the county to provide critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources to local firefighting agencies...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,574,999.75 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The grant, which runs from September 2024 to September 2028, will support research and development activities to enhance firefighter safety and community resilience. Key products and services to be delivered include: Conducting combustion experiments to characterize smoke generated from...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the North Carolina Department of Insurance a $488,999.28 project grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant is to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through the AFG program's objective of providing critical tools, protective equipment, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect communities and firefighters. As the...
- The North Carolina Department of Insurance was awarded a $249,159.50 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to enhance firefighter and public safety. The grant funding will be used to procure critical equipment, provide training, and implement health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders in North Carolina. The award period is from August 7, 2024, to August 6, 2026. The Assistance to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Duke University's Office of Research Administration received a $1.5 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports fire prevention and safety research and initiatives to be conducted at the university's Durham, North Carolina location. As a leading research institution with demonstrated expertise...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded North Carolina State University $1,575,000 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) from September 7, 2021 through September 6, 2024. The university will provide critical review and testing of personal protective equipment materials and standards to enhance firefighter safety. Specifically, NC State will age representative turnout material composites to simulate fireground conditions and evaluate contamination resistance. In addition, Emergency Response Tips, LLC and the University of Illinois will assist with selecting turnout samples, modifying testing plans to accommodate various materials, and positioning samples within simulated fire environments. The goal of this funding is to enhance firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, as outlined in the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 8/31/21 |