Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Benton Harbor received a $115,200 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025. The award, with a performance period extending through September 26, 2027, supports public safety and firefighting capabilities for the Benton Harbor Fire Department and Department of Public Safety. Based on the AFG program's stated objectives, the funding is anticipated to support activities such as equipment procurement, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, and infrastructure improvements designed to enhance firefighter and public safety operations.

As part of FEMA's broader AFG initiative, which has obligated $6.5 billion across nearly 38,100 awards nationally, this grant contributes to FEMA's goal of enhancing the safety of both the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The award reflects the program's commitment to equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards, providing compliant personal protective equipment, and supporting operational efficiencies within fire departments and emergency response organizations.