Assistance to firefighters grants

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
EMW2023FG02846
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$326,800

Award facts

Assistance listing
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Completion date
Funding
  • $297,090.90 Federal
  • $29,709.10 Non-federal
Place of performance
Amherst, MA, USA

Award details come from USAspending.gov.

About this award

The Town of Amherst received a $326,800 Project Grant award under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grant, awarded on Aug 28, 2024, will support the acquisition of critical fire department equipment and safety initiatives over a 24-month period ending Aug 27, 2026. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments, emergency medical services, and state fire training academies to enhance public and firefighter safety through the procurement of personal protective equipment, emergency response vehicles, facility upgrades, and health and wellness programs. This award to the Town of Amherst is part of FEMA's broader strategy to strengthen emergency response capabilities and community resilience nationwide through the distribution of approximately $291.6M in AFG funding for Fiscal Year 2024, with an anticipated 2,000 awards across diverse applicant types including local governments, nonprofits, and academic institutions.

Quick answers

Who received award EMW2023FG02846?

EMW2023FG02846 was awarded to Town Of Amherst by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards (Federal Emergency Management Agency) on August 28, 2024.

How much is award EMW2023FG02846 worth?

$326,800 has been obligated on EMW2023FG02846: $297,091 in federal funding and $29,709 in non-federal funding.

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