Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The City of Sierra Vista received a Project Grant award of $186,717.09 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), effective September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG Program is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through financial assistance to fire departments and emergency service organizations. While specific project details are not provided in the award documentation, the funding is intended to support critical activities such as equipment procurement, training programs, facility modifications, or health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders in Sierra Vista.

As a municipal government entity, the City of Sierra Vista is utilizing this federal funding to advance firefighting capabilities and community emergency response infrastructure within its jurisdiction. This award demonstrates the city's continued engagement with FEMA's initiatives to strengthen emergency services and operational resilience across the southwestern Arizona region, consistent with the broader national focus of the AFG Program to support approximately 2,000 awards annually totaling $291.6 million.