The Somerville Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $470,000 Project Grant on August 19, 2024 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program, which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funding, with a performance period of August 18, 2026, will support the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for...
The Eutawville Fire Department Inc. was awarded a $239,680 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The funding will be used to enhance the safety of the public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The grant aims to provide critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and safety improvements for the fire department. The performance period for this award is 24...
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $106,000 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) to the Fort Motte Volunteer Fire Department in St Matthews, SC. The award will support the procurement of critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and safety improvements for the fire department over a 24-month performance period from July 2024 to July 2026. The AFG Program provides funding to fire departments, emergency medical...
The Spring Garden Fire Department was awarded a $133,910 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, made on July 15, 2024, will fund critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training, and safety improvements for the department over a 24-month period ending on July 14, 2026. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments and emergency medical service organizations to...
The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department Inc. was awarded a $120,250.00 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on August 7, 2024. The 24-month grant period will support the department's efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety through the procurement of critical equipment, implementation of training programs, and facility modifications. The AFG Program provides...
The Brock's Mill Rural Fire Department received a $537,288 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) project award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on January 30, 2023. The two-year grant will support the AFG program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will likely be used to provide equipment, vehicles, training, wellness programs, and other resources to help the all-volunteer fire department better serve the Cheraw, South...
The Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, with a performance period from September 26, 2024 to September 25, 2026, will support the acquisition of critical firefighting equipment and infrastructure, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders. The funding aims to enhance the safety of...
The Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department Inc. was awarded a $313,169.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, awarded on August 19, 2024, will support critical investments to enhance the department's emergency response capabilities and community resilience over a 24-month performance period ending on August 18, 2026. The funding will be used to procure firefighting equipment, personal...
The Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Inc. received a $546,721.00 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, awarded in August 2024, will enable the volunteer fire department to enhance its firefighting capabilities and community safety through the acquisition of critical equipment, protective gear, and training resources. Specifically, the funding...
The Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire Department was awarded a $309,606.72 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, dated July 24, 2024, will fund enhanced firefighter training and new lifesaving gear over a two-year performance period ending July 23, 2026. This award is the department's third AFG grant since 2020, with previous funding totaling over $790,000 used to support similar...