The City of Newark, New Jersey, acting through its Police Department, has been awarded a $5,346,639.60 Project Grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with a period of performance from February 26, 2024 to February 25, 2027. The SAFER Grant Program provides funding support to local fire departments to enhance staffing and deployment capabilities for emergency response, ensuring adequate fire and emergency protection for communities. Through this award, the City of Newark will utilize the funding to maintain appropriate firefighting personnel levels and operational readiness of its fire department to effectively respond to emergencies and fire-related incidents within the city. The City of Newark has also received federal grants and contract awards from other agencies like the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Veterans Affairs for initiatives related to affordable housing, community development, and infrastructure projects.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $5.3m | 8/30/23 |