Assistance to firefighters grant

The Town of Calhoun Falls, South Carolina received a $213,972.22 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 5, 2023. The grant funding supports critical infrastructure projects related to water, waste disposal, and firefighting assistance for the rural community of Calhoun Falls. Through this and other federal grant awards totaling over $5 million, the Calhoun Falls Fire Department has been able to acquire firefighting equipment and gear, upgrade water systems, and enhance waste disposal services to ensure access to potable water and sustainable waste removal for local residents. The federal grant award enables the Town to directly serve its rural constituency across fire protection as well as water and waste utilities through interagency grant programs tailored to the critical needs of small U.S. towns.