The Mokena Fire Protection District was awarded a $154,599.38 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (AFG, CFDA #97.044). The two-year grant will fund fire and life safety programs and equipment to enhance responder safety and serve the public. Specifically, the AFG award will support the acquisition of personal protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus to better protect firefighters from fire and related...
The Village of Barrington, Illinois was awarded a $158,429.68 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The goal of the AFG Program is to provide fire departments and emergency response providers with funding for equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources needed to protect...
The Village of Brookfield, Illinois received a $799,999.75 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044) to enhance firefighter and public safety. The award was issued on September 2, 2021 with a completion date of September 1, 2023. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance safety for firefighters and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the Village of...
The Village of Aviston Fire Protection District received a $155,650 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) between February 2023 and February 2025. The AFG program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing funds for protective equipment, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources. It is understood the Village of Aviston Fire Protection District will utilize the funding to deliver...
The Carol Stream Fire Protection District was awarded a $111,295.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA #97.044) on June 27, 2023. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This grant will support the District's acquisition of critical safety equipment and resources to bolster its firefighting capabilities and...
The Village of La Grange Park in Illinois was awarded a $244,675.50 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant period runs from February 28, 2023 through February 27, 2025. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the Village of La Grange Park in delivering services and products that further this...
The Village of Oak Park received a $128,853 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities. This Project Grant, awarded on July 15, 2024, will support the village's efforts to improve critical firefighting infrastructure, equipment, training, and health and wellness programs for first responders over a 24-month period through July 14, 2026. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant...
The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters, awarded a $267,390.00 project grant to the Pleasantview Fire Protection District in La Grange, IL. The grant, with a period of performance from July 20, 2023 to July 19, 2025, aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The key products or services to be delivered through this funding will support the objectives of...
The Village of Park Forest received a $129,270.20 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 13, 2022 through September 12, 2024. The grant was awarded under FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA #97.044), which aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will support the delivery of products and services that improve fire and life safety for the community. The AFG Program seeks to provide...
The Village of Peoria Heights received a $200,000 Project Grant award under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This 24-month grant, awarded on July 24, 2024, will support the procurement of essential firefighting equipment, personal protective gear, facility modifications, and the implementation of health and wellness programs for first responders. The AFG Program aims to enhance the safety of the public and...