Project Grant EMW2024FG01814
- This Project Grant award of $546,387.20 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The funding supports the Houston Fire Department in providing critical firefighting equipment and resources, EMS and medical services, fire and EMS training programs, public fire safety education, and other emergency response capabilities to the Houston community. Through this award, the Houston Fire Department will be...
- The Houston Fire Department received a $160,117.46 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This funding supports the department's provision of fire protection, EMS, and emergency response services to the Houston, TX community. Key products and services delivered through the grant include firefighting equipment and resources, EMS and medical services, fire and EMS training programs, public fire...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Houston Volunteer Fire Company received a $262,750 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) awarded on September 30, 2025. The award, which extends through September 29, 2027, supports the organization's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Based on the AFG Program's stated objectives, this funding is...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Houston Fire Department a $4.7 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) on September 22, 2022 through September 21, 2024. The AFG program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will support the Houston Fire Department's efforts to provide critical safety resources and equipment to its firefighters under the AFG program's goal of improving safety. Key products and services to be delivered...
- The Houston Fire Department was awarded a $363,990 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA #97.044) to support fire prevention and safety activities. The grant period runs from February 13, 2023 through February 12, 2025. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the Houston Fire Department's efforts to conduct fire...
- The Houston Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. was awarded a $292,100 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, effective from July 17, 2024 to July 16, 2026, will support the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure, equipment procurement, training, and safety improvements. Specifically, the funding will be used to acquire necessary...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston received a $1.5M Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This three-year grant supports fire prevention and safety initiatives aligned with FEMA's mission to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related...
- The City of Houston Volunteer Fire Department was awarded a $161,119 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant will fund projects from March 2, 2023 through March 1, 2025 to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program aims to provide critical equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Chicago Fire Department received a $2.53 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on October 2, 2025, with a completion date of October 1, 2027. This 24-month grant supports critical firefighting and emergency response capabilities through funding for equipment procurement, firefighter training programs, health and wellness initiatives for...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Dearborn Fire Department received a $361,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), with an award date of September 30, 2025, and a completion deadline of September 29, 2027. This 24-month grant supports the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through strategic investments in critical operational capacities. While specific project...
The Houston Fire Department received a $2.16 million Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on October 2, 2025, with a performance period through October 1, 2027. Under this award, the department will utilize funding to enhance firefighting and emergency response capabilities through equipment procurement, training programs, firefighter safety enhancements, and emergency medical services (EMS) infrastructure improvements. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to strengthen the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards, supporting fire departments and emergency services organizations nationwide. This funding represents the Houston Fire Department's continued participation in federal grant programs to modernize its emergency response operations. The department, which responds to approximately 340,500 calls annually, has previously secured substantial AFG funding totaling over $8 million collectively across multiple awards, complemented by additional federal investments in innovative medical response initiatives such as the Mobile Stroke Unit and ETHAN (Emergency Telehealth and Navigation) programs. These cumulative investments demonstrate the department's strategic approach to integrating evidence-based medical technologies and enhanced emergency response infrastructure to improve public safety outcomes and operational efficiency.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.9m | 9/25/25 |