The Town of Athol was awarded a $251,600 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The funding will support the Town's firefighting personnel, equipment, vehicles, and training over a 24-month period from July 2024 to July 2026.
The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments, emergency medical services, and state fire training academies to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel. Typical AFG grants range from $100,000 to $3,000,000 and cover critical infrastructure, personal protective gear, facility modifications, emergency response vehicles, and health/wellness programs for first responders.
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