Federal Grant Award Summary

The Town of Beaufort, North Carolina received a $148,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under CFDA 97.044, dated September 27, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety through improved fire and emergency response capabilities. The funding enables the Town to invest in fire and emergency response infrastructure, equipment acquisition, personnel training to recognized standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, and facility modifications to protect responders from occupational health hazards.

As a municipal government entity in Beaufort, NC, the Town leveraged this AFG funding to advance its emergency services capacity alongside its ongoing portfolio of federal infrastructure and emergency management initiatives. The grant aligns with the broader AFG program objectives to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance operational efficiencies, and foster community resilience in fire-related emergency response. The two-year performance period allows the Town to systematically deploy resources toward sustainable improvements in firefighter health, wellness, and emergency response readiness.