The Newell Fire Department received a $114,898.50 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards program on June 27, 2023. This grant is part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), which aims to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The grant has a performance period of June 27, 2023 to June 26, 2025. The funds will be used by the Newell Fire Department, a non-profit organization, to deliver products and services that support the goals of the AFG program.