The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $375,327 Assistance to Firefighters Grant to the Winneconne Poygan Fire District of Winneconne, Wisconsin on September 20, 2022. The project grant funding will support activities under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) through September 19, 2024.
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 the Winneconne Poygan Fire District will use the grant funding to deliver products or services that improve safety, such as firefighting vehicles, protective gear, emergency medical equipment, or training. The award aligns with the AFG program's objectives to provide critical tools and resources to more effectively protect both citizens and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.