Project Grant EMW2022FF02032
- The Atkinson County Board of Commissioners received a $208,000 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support staffing and deployment capabilities for local fire departments through November 2025. The SAFER Grant Program, listed under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance as CFDA #97.083, aims to help local fire departments respond to emergencies and ensure communities have adequate protection from fire and...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Atkinson County Board of Commissioners a $119,199.80 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on August 2, 2021. The grant period runs through August 1, 2023 and will support the provision of firefighting and fire prevention services. Specifically, the funding will enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards in Pearson, Georgia through the AFG Program's...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $150,696.00 to the Atkinson County Board of Commissioners under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025. The award, with a performance period through September 26, 2027, supports critical infrastructure improvements and health and wellness initiatives for firefighting personnel in Pearson, Georgia. The AFG Program is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety...
- The Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners received a $234,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). This 4-year grant will fund staffing and resources to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities for the Irwinton, GA community. Previously, FEMA provided a $242,399 Project Grant to the Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners through the Assistance to Firefighters...
- The County of Forsyth, Georgia received a $4,220,520 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The grant will enhance the county's firefighting capabilities by funding the hiring of new firefighters and supporting the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. The project period runs from March 2025 to March 2028, with the goal of ensuring the county has...
- The Town of Atoka City Hall received a $683,085.24 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) on March 19, 2026. The award period extends through March 18, 2029. This grant supports the Town of Atoka's efforts to enhance its emergency response capacity by funding the hiring of new firefighters and supporting the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters within...
- The Allentown Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $300,000 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on November 10, 2024. This four-year Project Grant will support the fire department's efforts to enhance its firefighting capabilities, emergency response readiness, and community safety initiatives. The funding will enable the department to hire additional personnel, obtain necessary equipment, and implement fire...
- This $304,200 Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The funding will support the County of Twiggs, a local government entity in Jeffersonville, Georgia, in enhancing its fire and emergency response capabilities over a 4-year period from November 2024 to November 2028. Specifically, the grant will enable the county to hire additional firefighters and...
- The Dekalb County Department of Finance was awarded a $6,843,998.10 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The grant, awarded on March 22, 2025, will support the Dekalb County Fire Department's efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities and ensure adequate fire protection for the community over a 3-year period ending on March 21, 2028. The SAFER Grant Program provides...
- The City of Soperton, Georgia was awarded an $865,800 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The goal of the SAFER grant program, as administered by FEMA, is to help local fire departments improve staffing and deployment capabilities for responding to emergencies and ensuring adequate fire and fire-related hazard protection for communities. Specifically, the City of Soperton will use the...
The Atkinson County Board of Commissioners received a $102,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The goal of this grant is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and emergency response protection for the community. This award, effective from November 15, 2023 to November 14, 2027, will enable Atkinson County to bolster staffing and improve the ability of local fire departments to respond to fires and other emergencies in Pearson, Georgia. Atkinson County has been a frequent recipient of FEMA grants, including multiple SAFER grants totaling over $700,000 and Assistance to Firefighters Grants exceeding $200,000 for firefighting equipment and resources.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $102.0k | 8/17/23 |