The Whatcom County Fire District #5 received a $241,220.28 project grant award on July 30, 2024 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This funding will enable the fire district to procure essential firefighting equipment and resources, implement training programs, support facility modifications, and initiate health and wellness initiatives for its firefighters. The AFG program provides financial assistance to...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $191,999.10 Project Grant to Whatcom County Fire District 14 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The AFG program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and other hazards through funding for critically needed resources. Under this award, Whatcom County Fire District 14 will use the 24-month funding period ending September 2024 to acquire resources that improve the delivery of fire and...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Darrington Fire District 24 a $309,555.18 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) for the period of September 13, 2022 through September 12, 2024. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed resources. Funds will support Darrington Fire District 24 in delivering services and resources that enhance...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Okanogan County Fire District 6 a $256,358.18 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) from September 7, 2021 through September 6, 2023. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and other hazards. Funding will support Okanogan County Fire District 6 in delivering services that further this goal by providing fire and life safety assistance. Details provided...
The Grant County Fire District #7 in Soap Lake, Washington, was awarded a $513,950 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on August 19, 2024. This funding will enhance the fire district's firefighting capabilities through the procurement of critical equipment, personal protective gear, and potentially by supporting training programs for emergency responders. The grant's objectives are to improve the...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Snohomish County Fire Protection District 26 a $370,302.10 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on December 21, 2022. The grant will fund the district's efforts to enhance firefighter safety and emergency response through December 20, 2024. As the goal of the AFG Program is to improve public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards, the district will likely use the funding...
The Grant County Fire District #7 in Soap Lake, Washington was awarded a $259,025.59 project grant on August 19, 2024 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This federal grant funding will be used by the fire district to enhance its firefighting capabilities through the procurement of equipment, personal protective gear, and potentially firefighter training programs. The AFG Program provides financial...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards provided $877,524 to Grant County Fire District 5 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on August 2, 2021. The grant funding will support projects and activities aimed at enhancing firefighter safety and the safety of the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant will help the fire district acquire equipment, protective gear, emergency...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $187,848.88 to Grant County Fire District 8 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) for the period of September 13, 2022 through September 12, 2024. The AFG program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing competitive grants directly to fire departments and non-affiliated emergency medical service organizations. Funds will support Grant County Fire District 8's...
The City of Anacortes, Washington received a $130,001.40 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) for the period of September 16, 2022 through September 15, 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 to first responders. It can...