The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Drexel University a $745,311.12 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on August 9, 2023. This 2-year grant will fund fire prevention and safety research and development activities performed by Drexel University. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fire and fire-related hazards. Through this award, Drexel University will leverage its expertise in...
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...
This Project Grant award for $200,000.00 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to Oklahoma State University. The funding will support critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. This aligns with the AFG Program's goal of enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $417,199.30 Project Grant to the Sfpe Educational & Scientific Foundation Inc. under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant will support fire prevention and safety efforts through Sep. 10, 2023. The AFG Program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards. This award will allow the Foundation to provide $417,199.30 in funding for projects focused on fire...
The University of Cincinnati was awarded a $1,575,000 Fire Prevention and Safety Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, awarded on September 27, 2024, will support the university's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through September 26, 2027. The funding will be used to procure critical equipment, implement training programs, and launch initiatives that improve the...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $3.15 million Project Grant to the University of Arizona through September 21, 2025 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant will fund the University's FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY project to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. As part of the project, $150,000 was provided to Tennessee Technological University via a sub-award to conduct the WOMEN FIRE FIGHTERS...
The University of Arizona received a $1,500,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 13, 2023. The AFG Program, identified by CFDA Number 97.044, provides financial assistance to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fire and fire-related hazards. Through this award, the University of Arizona will deliver a range of products and services, which may include procuring firefighting equipment, safety gear, and...
This $493,775.00 federal Project Grant award was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant funds will support the University of Maryland, College Park in conducting a 24-month project to enhance firefighter and public safety through critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. The university will...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $205,275 Project Grant to the Sfpe Educational & Scientific Foundation Inc. on July 23, 2024 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant supports critical fire prevention and safety initiatives, including providing specialized training, educational programs, and safety services to federal agencies, with a focus on supporting fire service professionals and emergency response capabilities. The...
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...