The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the State Fire Marshal of Nebraska a $270,000.70 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on September 2, 2022. The grant will support the State Fire Marshal's Training Division in delivering fire and fire-related hazard safety training services to Nebraska firefighters through September 1, 2024. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related...
The City of Lincoln, Nebraska received a $172,045.38 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will support the City of Lincoln in delivering services and products to enhance safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards from August 29, 2022 through August 28, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The...
The City of Lincoln, Nebraska's Public Works & Utilities Division received a $750,806 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to enhance fire prevention and safety. The grant, awarded on September 6, 2023, will support the division's efforts to equip and train emergency personnel, provide compliant personal protective equipment, acquire emergency response vehicles, and implement health...
The City of Beatrice, Nebraska was awarded a $135,275.40 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, awarded on July 25, 2024, will support the city's efforts to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities. Specifically, the funding will be used to procure critical firefighting equipment, provide training for first responders, and implement health and wellness programs to improve the safety of...
The City of Omaha, Nebraska received an $882,224.70 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 2, 2021 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The award has a completion date of August 1, 2023. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. Funds will support the City of Omaha in delivering services and products that further this objective at its place of performance location...
The Lincoln City of Public Works & Utilities Division received a $594,422.31 grant award on August 14, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). 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 funding supports the division's efforts to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities for the city of...
The City of McCook, Nebraska received a $198,707.70 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 30, 2021 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA #97.044). The grant will support the city's fire department in enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through August 29, 2022. Specifically, the AFG funding will allow the city to provide critical firefighting equipment and resources to more...
The City of Omaha, Nebraska was awarded a $2,227,500 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the goals of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the City of Omaha Fire Department to acquire equipment and resources that improve response capabilities and reduce risks faced by emergency personnel. As the...
The City of Grand Island, Nebraska was awarded a $775,601 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 31, 2022. The two-year project grant will support the AFG program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Specifically, the funding will allow the City of Grand Island Fire Department to provide critical safety equipment and resources to its firefighters through August 30, 2024....
The City of Hastings, Nebraska was awarded a $375,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 13, 2024. The project period runs through August 12, 2026. The AFG program, identified by CFDA Number 97.044, supports critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training, and safety improvements for fire departments and emergency medical service organizations. This award will enable the Hastings Fire Department to enhance emergency...