Project Grant EMW2024FG01899

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Sunbury Fire Department received a $480,200 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, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to enhance public safety and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards through funding for equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement. While specific deliverables for this award are not detailed in the grant documentation, the funding aligns with the program's core objectives to strengthen operational efficiency, foster interoperability, and support community resilience within the Sunbury, Pennsylvania service area.

The 24-month performance period positions this award within FEMA's broader Fiscal Year 2024 AFG initiative, which allocated $291.6 million across approximately 2,000 awards nationwide to eligible fire departments and emergency service organizations. As part of this competitive federal grant program, the Sunbury Fire Department's project will contribute to enhanced emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety infrastructure within its jurisdiction during the specified performance period.