Assistance to firefighters grants

Active Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
EMW2024FG01714
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$162,960

Award facts

Assistance listing
97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Completion date 56% complete
Funding
  • $155,200.00 Federal
  • $7,760.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Whiteville, NC 28472, USA

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About this award

The Fire Department of Whiteville received a $162,960 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded on September 27, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports the enhancement of public safety and firefighter protection capabilities in Whiteville, North Carolina. Based on the AFG program's stated objectives, the funding supports activities such as equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards, procuring compliant personal protective equipment, acquiring emergency response vehicles and apparatus, and implementing health, wellness, and operational efficiency improvements for the municipal fire department.

The grant represents part of the City of Whiteville Fire Department's broader federal funding strategy to strengthen emergency response infrastructure and community resilience. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, provides funding to fire departments nationwide to address critical gaps in firefighting capabilities and personnel safety. This award aligns with the department's demonstrated track record of securing federal support, including a prior $140,000.35 AFG award in 2021, underscoring the department's commitment to maintaining modern equipment and training standards for delivering essential emergency services to the local community.

Quick answers

Who received award EMW2024FG01714?

EMW2024FG01714 was awarded to City Of Whiteville by FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards (Federal Emergency Management Agency) on September 27, 2025.

How much is award EMW2024FG01714 worth?

$162,960 has been obligated on EMW2024FG01714: $155,200 in federal funding and $7,760 in non-federal funding.

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