Project Grant EMW2024FG00061

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Halfmoon Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. received a $144,000 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. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments and eligible emergency service organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety through funding for equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and personal protective equipment. While specific product or service details for this award are not detailed in the available documentation, the funding is intended to support the volunteer fire department's operational capacity and emergency response capabilities within its Mechanicsville, New York service area.

The two-year project period aligns with standard AFG Program requirements, which allocate federal resources to strengthen emergency response infrastructure and operational efficiency across the United States. As a volunteer fire department recipient, this award represents targeted federal investment in maintaining and enhancing fire protection services in smaller municipal jurisdictions that may face resource constraints.