The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $175,609.58 Project Grant to Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. of Starkville, MS under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. This award will support Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department in delivering services from August 2022 through August 2024 to enhance safety for the community of...
The Central Oktibbeha Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was awarded a $255,795 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The two-year grant will support the Department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety from June 2023 through May 2025. As the goal of the AFG Program is to improve safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, the funding will enable the Central Oktibbeha Volunteer...
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $504,793.41 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to the State of Mississippi State Fire Academy on August 7, 2024. This 24-month project grant will support the agency's fire safety training and emergency response education initiatives across the state of Mississippi. The funding will enable the State Fire Academy to enhance firefighter safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience...
The City of Columbus, Mississippi was awarded a $834,999.90 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2023. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel. It is understood that the City of Columbus will...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $979,999.88 Project Grant to the Mississippi Department of Insurance under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the Mississippi State Fire Academy in delivering firefighter safety and emergency response services from August 2022 through August 2024. As the goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards, this award will allow the...
The City of D'Iberville, Mississippi was awarded a $421,909 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant ending August 2024 is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the city's fire department in providing critical safety equipment and resources to the community. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded an $839,499.80 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to Lowndes County of Board of Supervisors in Columbus, Mississippi. The grant will support the AFG program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant funding will allow Lowndes County to provide critical safety equipment and resources to local fire departments through September 2023. Administered under the CFDA...
The County Of Stone, located in Wiggins, Mississippi, has been awarded a $448,951.25 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters. The grant, with a project period from June 27, 2023 to June 26, 2025, will be used to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters by providing critical firefighting equipment and vehicles. This federal grant program aims to support local governments in improving emergency response capabilities...
The City of Columbus, Mississippi was awarded a $142,499.38 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of this two-year grant ending September 6, 2024 is to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will support the City of Columbus Fire Department in providing critical safety services to the community through the acquisition of equipment and gear. The AFG program...
The Town of Falkner Fire Department in Falkner, Mississippi was awarded a $199,799.68 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) for the period of August 17, 2022 through August 16, 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...