Federal Grant Award Summary

On September 27, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards office issued a Project Grant award of $104,650 to Clement Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., located in Autryville, NC. The award, issued under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), will support eligible fire service activities through September 26, 2027. Based on the AFG Program's scope, this funding is allocated to enhance public and firefighter safety by supporting critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, administered by FEMA, provides comprehensive federal funding to fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, and state fire training academies nationwide. The AFG Program encompasses direct assistance for fire prevention and safety activities as well as research and development projects aimed at improving firefighter safety and community resilience. While the specific products or services delivered through this particular award to Clement Volunteer Fire Department are not detailed in the available documentation, the funding aligns with the program's typical support for equipment acquisition, operational efficiency improvements, and emergency responder wellness initiatives over the 24-month performance period.