Project Grant EMW2022FP00162
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,574,999.75 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The grant, which runs from September 2024 to September 2028, will support research and development activities to enhance firefighter safety and community resilience. Key products and services to be delivered include: Conducting combustion experiments to characterize smoke generated from...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Iowa State University a $3,149,602.78 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) for the period of September 22, 2022 through September 21, 2025. The grant funds the FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY project, which supports the objectives of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through fire prevention and safety activities....
- The Iowa Department of Public Safety received a $499,999.55 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) to enhance firefighter and public safety. The goal of the AFG Program is to provide fire departments and emergency responders with critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources needed to protect the safety of the public and emergency personnel with respect to...
- The Iowa Department of Public Safety received a $940,598.90 project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) to provide assistance to firefighters. The award period is from August 19, 2022 through August 18, 2024. As the stated goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, it can be reasonably inferred that the Iowa Department of...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded North Carolina State University $1,575,000 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) from September 7, 2021 through September 6, 2024. The university will provide critical review and testing of personal protective equipment materials and standards to enhance firefighter safety. Specifically, NC State will age representative turnout material composites to simulate fireground conditions and evaluate contamination resistance. In...
- The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,574,998 Project Grant to the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, awarded on September 27, 2024, will support the IAFF's efforts to enhance firefighter safety and public protection through various initiatives over a 24-month period ending on September 26, 2026. The funding will enable the IAFF to deliver specialized training programs...
- The Dept Of Pub Safety, Iowa Department Of Public Safety, was awarded a $315,000.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will support equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders in Iowa. Key objectives include enhancing operational efficiency, fostering interoperability, and supporting community resilience. The award has a...
- The University of Illinois received a $497,649.90 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on August 7, 2024. The grant will support the University's efforts to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The funding will be used to acquire critical equipment, provide training, and implement health and wellness initiatives for...
- The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), awarded a $1,466,069.52 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to Florida State University (FSU) on September 13, 2023. The grant supports a range of activities aimed at enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Key products and services to be delivered under this award include procuring firefighting...
- The University of Illinois received a $485,820 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) to enhance firefighter safety. The two-year award running from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2025 will support the University's delivery of programs and services to improve the safety of firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The AFG Program aims to provide critically needed resources to...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,500,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA# 97.044) to Iowa State University of Science and Technology (Iowa State University) on September 13, 2023. This Project Grant aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Under this award, Iowa State University will partner with the University of Minnesota (UMN) and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi on a 3-year project to develop an improved firefighter glove sizing system based on advanced hand anthropometry data collection and analysis. Key activities include developing a mobile app for hand image-based data collection, conducting anthropometric analyses, and validating algorithms to enhance firefighter personal protective equipment. This effort supports the broader objectives of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to provide equipment, training, and other resources to fire departments and emergency medical services organizations nationwide.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.5m | 9/13/23 |
GrantNumber | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated | Updated At |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
028275BS | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | Project Grant EMW2022FP00162 | $149.9k | 1/22/24 | |
028275AS | Regents Of The University Of Minnesota | Project Grant EMW2022FP00162 | $200.7k | 1/22/24 |