Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER)

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
EMW2022FF00974
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$3,923,779

Award facts

Assistance listing
97.083 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
Completion date 90% complete
Place of performance
Baton Rouge, LA 70817, USA

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About this award

The ST. George Fire Department in Baton Rouge, Louisiana received a $3,923,778.78 federal Project Grant award on February 26, 2024 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The grant funding is being used to support personnel, equipment, gear, vehicles, and training in order to improve public and firefighter safety, as well as enhance the department's emergency response capabilities. This major SAFER grant, which has a performance period from 2024 to 2027, complements previous federal grants received by the ST. George Fire Department, including a $1.5M Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in 2023-2025 and a $28K AFG award in 2020, all aimed at strengthening the department's firefighting and emergency response resources and operations.

Quick answers

Who received award EMW2022FF00974?

EMW2022FF00974 was awarded to ST. George Fire Department by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards (Federal Emergency Management Agency) on February 26, 2024.

How much is award EMW2022FF00974 worth?

$3,923,779 has been obligated on EMW2022FF00974.

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