On September 27, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Forest Park Village Of a Project Grant of $229,677.68 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, supports fire prevention and firefighter safety improvements within the Village of Forest Park, Illinois. Under the AFG program, eligible products and services typically include equipment acquisition for emergency response personnel, personal protective equipment compliant with safety standards, facility retrofits and modifications to protect firefighter health and safety, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and implementation of health, wellness, and resiliency programs for fire departments.
This award represents the Village's continued engagement with federal public safety initiatives. The village previously received an AFG award of $110,805 in August 2021, demonstrating an established track record in utilizing federal firefighting resources. The current award contributes to FEMA's broader AFG portfolio, which has obligated $6.5 billion across over 38,000 Project Grants nationally to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.