Federal Grant Award Summary

On September 30, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards division obligated $577,500 to the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYSDHSES) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, with a performance period extending through September 29, 2027, supports critical firefighting and emergency response capabilities in Montour Falls, New York. As the administering state agency, NYSDHSES will utilize these federal funds to enhance public safety and firefighter personnel safety through activities that typically include equipment procurement, infrastructure improvements, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for fire departments and emergency medical service organizations.

The NYSDHSES will serve as the pass-through entity for this project grant, leveraging its established role as a key interface between FEMA and local jurisdictions throughout New York State. The award contributes to the broader AFG Program objectives of enhancing the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, with funding directed toward localized implementation of emergency preparedness and response initiatives in the designated place of performance.