Project Grant EMW2024FF00474
- The County of Hawaii was awarded a $537,594.90 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 14, 2024, will support the county's efforts to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities, including the procurement of critical equipment, infrastructure improvements, and the implementation of firefighter health and wellness initiatives. This federal funding aligns with the AFG...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Honolulu Fire Department received a $200,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This award supports the enhancement of firefighter and public safety through critical operational and infrastructure improvements. Based on the department's historical use of AFG funding, this grant is...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $3.07 million to Clark County Fire Department-Admin on December 23, 2025, under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). This four-year project grant, with completion targeted for December 22, 2029, provides funding to enhance the department's emergency response capabilities through two primary activities: hiring new firefighters and supporting...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Fullerton received a $4.6 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. This award, which extends through March 22, 2029, supports the City's fire department in hiring new firefighters and implementing recruitment and retention initiatives for volunteer firefighters. The SAFER program is designed to enhance local...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Hillsborough County a Project Grant totaling $11.29 million under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026, with a completion date of March 22, 2029. The SAFER program provides financial assistance to local fire departments to enhance emergency response capabilities by supporting the hiring of new firefighters and the recruitment and retention of...
- The County of Maui, Hawaii received a $307,864 Project Grant award on July 15, 2024 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The 24-month grant will support the County's fire department and emergency medical services to enhance public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and wellness initiatives. Specific activities funded may include purchasing personal protective equipment,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Butte County Fire Department a $815,000 project grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program (CFDA 97.083) on December 19, 2025. The award, with a project period extending through December 18, 2029, supports enhanced firefighting capabilities and emergency response services in Oroville, California. The grant funds are allocated toward increasing frontline firefighter staffing...
- The federal Project Grant award of $239,649.60 was made on September 18, 2023 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The goal of the SAFER Grant Program is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards for communities. This award to the Oregon Area Fire EMS District will...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded ST Lucie County Fire District a $6.62 million project grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026. The three-year award, which extends through March 22, 2029, will support enhanced frontline firefighter staffing capabilities in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The grant funds will be allocated to two primary activities: hiring new firefighters to...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Anacortes received a $1.8 million Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026, with a completion date of March 22, 2029. The SAFER program provides financial assistance to local fire departments to enhance emergency response capabilities by supporting the hiring of new firefighters and the recruitment and retention of...
The County of Hawaii received a $4.34 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026, with a completion deadline of March 22, 2029. The SAFER program provides financial assistance to local fire departments to enhance emergency response capabilities through increased frontline firefighter staffing. Under this award, the County of Hawaii will utilize the funds to support hiring new firefighters and enhancing recruitment and retention efforts for volunteer firefighters, thereby strengthening the fire department's operational capacity to respond to emergencies and protect communities on Hawaii Island from fire and fire-related hazards. This represents the County of Hawaii's second substantial SAFER award, following a $3.5 million grant in February 2022, demonstrating FEMA's continued investment in the county's fire and emergency response infrastructure. The three-year project period aligns with standard SAFER program grant cycles and reflects FEMA's commitment to ensuring adequate firefighting resources and emergency response capabilities across local jurisdictions.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.7m | 9/25/25 |