Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Town of Westport, Connecticut received a $103,537.60 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports enhancements to firefighter and emergency responder safety through critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards, providing compliant personal protective equipment, retrofitting facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, acquiring emergency response vehicles, and implementing health, wellness, and resiliency programs.

The Town of Westport's award contributes to FEMA's broader AFG portfolio, which has obligated $6.5 billion across 38,093 project grants nationally. This funding enables the local fire department and emergency responders to strengthen operational capabilities and personnel safety measures within the municipality, aligning with FEMA's mission to foster community resilience and emergency preparedness at the local level.