Project Grant EMW2024FF00688
- The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $5,442,360 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant to the County of Osceola, Florida. The 3-year grant, which runs from February 2024 to February 2027, will fund staffing and deployment capabilities for the Osceola County fire department to enhance emergency response and fire protection services for the local community of over 350,000 residents. The SAFER Grant Program, authorized under CFDA 97.083, provides...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $5,897,538.00 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant (CFDA #97.083) to Martin County, Florida on March 2, 2025. The funding will support the county's efforts to enhance its fire department staffing and emergency response capabilities over a 3-year project period ending March 1, 2028. The SAFER Grant Program aims to ensure communities have adequate fire protection by strengthening local fire departments' staffing...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the City of Tavares a $1.30 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant (CFDA 97.083) on March 19, 2026, with a three-year performance period extending through March 18, 2029. This project grant supports the enhancement of the city's fire department staffing and emergency response capabilities through two primary mechanisms: the hiring of new firefighters and the recruitment and retention of volunteer...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded Seminole County, Florida a $7.32 million project grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. The SAFER Grant Program, listed under the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance as CFDA #97.083, aims to enhance local fire departments' staffing and deployment capabilities for responding to emergencies and ensuring adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards. Through this three-year...
- 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...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the County of Putnam a $2.74 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Project Grant (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026, with a completion date of March 22, 2029. This three-year award supports the county's fire and emergency response capabilities by funding the hiring of new firefighters and supporting recruitment and retention efforts for volunteer firefighters. The grant directly strengthens frontline firefighter...
- The Hillsborough County Of in Tampa, Florida was awarded a $15,112,409.40 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on March 2, 2025. The grant, under CFDA Program 97.083, provides funding to enhance the county's fire department staffing and deployment capabilities in order to improve emergency response and ensure adequate fire protection for the local community. The grant will support the hiring of new firefighters and...
- The Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District was awarded a $932,246.85 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on March 31, 2022 through 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 in order to respond to emergencies and ensure communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards. Through this...
- The Central Fire District was awarded a $491,536.44 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards 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 community fire and emergency protection. The award, effective from February 5,...
- The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $3,257,245.89 Project Grant to the Miami Valley Fire District in Miamisburg, OH under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083). The purpose of the SAFER Grant Program is to assist local fire departments with staffing and deployment capabilities to enhance their ability to respond to emergencies and ensure adequate fire and fire-related hazard protection for their communities. This...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $5.38 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Project Grant (CFDA 97.083) to Village Center Community Development District on March 23, 2026, with a performance period extending through March 22, 2029. The grant supports the district's efforts to enhance fire and emergency response capabilities in The Villages, Florida by funding increased frontline firefighter staffing and improving overall fire department operations. As a special purpose local government entity with established expertise in emergency medical transportation and emergency response services, the district will utilize these funds to hire additional firefighters and strengthen its operational capacity to ensure adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards. The SAFER program, administered by FEMA, is designed to assist local fire departments in meeting staffing and deployment requirements necessary for effective emergency response. Village Center Community Development District's award reflects the program's commitment to strengthening local fire department capabilities across the United States, with typical grant awards ranging from approximately $358,000 to $16.9 million over three-year periods. This funding represents a significant investment in the district's ability to maintain and expand its emergency response infrastructure while supporting federal initiatives aimed at enhancing community fire safety and emergency preparedness in the region.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $3.3m | 9/25/25 |