Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Gilt Edge received a $147,137.40 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), effective September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This award supports the enhancement of public safety and firefighter capabilities in Burlison, Tennessee, consistent with the AFG program's objective to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.

While specific products and services for this particular award are not detailed in the available documentation, the AFG program typically funds eligible activities including emergency equipment acquisition, firefighter training and certification, personal protective equipment procurement, facility improvements, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and health and wellness program implementation. The City of Gilt Edge has demonstrated sustained engagement with federal grant partnerships, having received nine federal project grants totaling approximately $1.42 million from FEMA since 2021 across both the AFG and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs, reflecting its commitment to continuous modernization and capacity building of emergency services infrastructure and operations.