County of Mason received a $287,370 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The grant period is from June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2025. As the prime recipient, County of Mason will utilize the funding to directly deliver fire protection and emergency response services to residents through its local fire department. Specifically, the AFG funding will support projects related to equipment, training, vehicles and...
The North Mason Regional Fire Authority received a $177,258.15 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) to enhance public and firefighter safety. The two-year award, issued on August 2, 2021 and set to be completed by August 1, 2023, will support the Authority's efforts to provide fire and fire-related hazard mitigation. Specifically, the AFG Program aims to improve safety for communities and...
The North Mason Regional Fire Authority was awarded a $211,857.10 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on July 30, 2024. The grant funding will support the Fire Authority's efforts to enhance firefighter safety, improve emergency response capabilities, and strengthen community resilience. Key activities to be delivered through this two-year grant award include equipping firefighter vehicles with...
The Mason County Fire District 18 received a $271,974.80 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the district's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards from September 2021 through September 2023. The goal of the AFG program is to provide critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources...
The City of Ludington was awarded a $393,461.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant funding will support the enhancement of the city's fire and emergency response capabilities, including the procurement of critical equipment, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for first responders. This 24-month award period runs from August 2024 to August 2026. The AFG Program is a...
The City of Grand Rapids, Michigan received a $298,538.85 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA #97.044) to enhance firefighter safety. The goal of the AFG program is to improve public and firefighter safety related to fire and other hazards. Funds will support the city's fire department in upgrading equipment and resources to strengthen emergency response capabilities and protect lives. The grant...
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 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 City of Jonesville, Michigan received a $420,000 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on August 3, 2021 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044). The funding will support the city's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the grant will allow the city to provide critical safety equipment and resources to help its fire department better protect lives and...
The City of Mason City Fire Department was awarded a $242,924.64 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The grant will support the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through August 2024. As the goal of the AFG program is to improve firefighter and public safety, the funding will likely be used to purchase life-saving equipment, protective...