Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The City of Washington, North Carolina received a $189,350 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under CFDA 97.044, with an award date of September 27, 2025, and a performance period extending through September 26, 2027. The AFG program is designed to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through targeted investments in emergency response capabilities and personnel protection.

Under this Project Grant, the City of Washington is eligible to utilize funds for firefighter safety enhancements, emergency response equipment procurement, and emergency responder wellness and resiliency initiatives. Typical allowable uses within the AFG program include equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards, outfitting responders with compliant personal protective equipment, acquiring emergency response vehicles, retrofitting or modifying facilities to protect personnel from known health hazards, and designing and implementing health, wellness, and resiliency programs. The funding supports the city's efforts to strengthen operational efficiencies and community resilience in emergency response.