Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Eden Prairie, Minnesota received a $3.56 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026. The award, with a completion date of March 22, 2029, supports the city's fire department in enhancing emergency response capabilities through the hiring of new firefighters and recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. This three-year funding initiative directly addresses local fire department staffing needs and operational capacity to ensure adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards.

The SAFER grant funding enables the City of Eden Prairie to strengthen its frontline firefighting resources and improve emergency response infrastructure during the three-year project period. As a consistent recipient of federal grant awards across multiple program areas, the city demonstrates established capacity to effectively manage and deploy federal funds for public safety initiatives that serve the community's emergency response needs.