Federal Grant Award Summary

The Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. received a $149,520 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025. The award, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, supports critical safety enhancements for the volunteer fire department serving Caroga Lake, New York. Under the AFG Program, which is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, this funding typically supports activities such as equipment procurement, facility improvements, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders.

While the specific products and services funded through this particular award are not detailed in the available grant documentation, the allocation is consistent with typical AFG awards that range from $100,000 to $3,000,000 and support 24- to 36-month performance periods. The Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Company will utilize these federal funds to advance operational capabilities and community resilience in accordance with the program's objectives to strengthen firefighting personnel safety and emergency response capacity.