Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Vineland received a $428,886.49 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 award supports fire department equipment acquisition, training initiatives, and health and wellness programs designed to enhance firefighter and public safety capabilities. The AFG program, administered through FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, funds fire departments and emergency response organizations to equip and train personnel to recognized standards, provide compliant personal protective equipment, retrofit facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, and implement comprehensive health, wellness, and resiliency initiatives that improve operational effectiveness and responder well-being.

The Vineland Fire Department will utilize these funds to strengthen its emergency response infrastructure and personnel capabilities in accordance with AFG program objectives. As a civilian assistance award, this grant reflects FEMA's commitment to enhancing public safety at the local level and aligns with Vineland's broader federal funding portfolio supporting community development and municipal operations in Vineland, New Jersey.