Project Grant EMW2024FF01340
- The Clay County Board of County Commissioners was awarded a $4,057,906.50 Project Grant under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This 3-year grant, running from March 2025 to March 2028, will support the county's efforts to enhance its fire department staffing and emergency response capabilities. The SAFER Grant Program aims to ensure communities have adequate protection from...
- The Clay County Board of County Commissioners received a $2.778 million project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The goal of the SAFER program is to help local fire departments improve staffing and deployment capabilities for responding to emergencies and ensuring adequate fire and hazard protection for communities. Through this February 2022 grant, the Clay County Board will utilize the...
- The Clay County Board of County Commissioners received a $8.1 million project grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. The goal of the three-year grant project is to enhance the staffing and deployment capabilities of the Clay County fire departments to respond effectively to emergencies and ensure adequate fire protection for the community from March 2023 through March 2026. The SAFER grant...
- 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...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Polk County, Florida received a $16.6 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. The award, obligated through March 22, 2029, supports enhanced firefighter staffing and emergency response capabilities throughout the county's 2,010 square-mile service area. The SAFER program provides financial assistance to local fire...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Clermont received a $5.8M Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant (CFDA 97.083) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) effective March 23, 2026, with a completion date of March 22, 2029. This three-year project grant supports the city's fire department in enhancing emergency response capabilities through the primary activities of hiring new firefighters and recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters. The funding...
- 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 Citrus County, Florida received a $3.4M Project Grant award 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, with a completion date of March 22, 2029. The award supports enhanced emergency response capabilities in Crystal River, Florida, with the primary objective of increasing frontline firefighter staffing and strengthening local fire department...
- The $7,060,872.00 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) is supporting St. Johns County, Florida in enhancing its fire and emergency response capabilities. The 3-year grant, awarded on March 2, 2025, will enable the county to hire additional firefighters and support the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters. This aligns with the SAFER program's goal of ensuring...
- 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...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Clay County Board of County Commissioners a Project Grant of $3,966,103.35 under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026, with a project completion date of March 22, 2029. The grant supports local fire department operations in Green Cove Springs, Florida, through funding for firefighter staffing and emergency response capabilities. The SAFER program specifically assists local fire departments in enhancing their frontline firefighter capacity by supporting the hiring of new firefighters and recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters to ensure adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards. This award represents part of Clay County's broader portfolio of federal emergency services funding, with the organization having received cumulative SAFER grants exceeding $16 million across multiple award cycles from 2022 through 2029. The three-year funding cycle enables the county to implement sustained staffing improvements and operational enhancements to strengthen emergency response infrastructure and capabilities across the jurisdiction.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.4m | 9/25/25 |