Federal Grant Award Summary

Caddo Fire District No. 1 received a $215,100 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This grant supports the district's efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety in Shreveport, Louisiana through the acquisition of critical firefighting equipment and infrastructure improvements. The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, provides federal funding to fire departments and emergency service organizations to strengthen operational capabilities, enhance personnel safety, and improve community resilience in response to fire and fire-related hazards.

This award represents the fifth consecutive AFG grant received by Caddo Fire District No. 1 since August 2021, reflecting the organization's demonstrated capacity to manage federal funds and sustained commitment to modernizing its firefighting infrastructure. The cumulative funding across these five project grants totals approximately $2.6 million, enabling the district to systematically upgrade equipment, enhance operational infrastructure, and advance firefighter and public protection capabilities throughout the Shreveport region.