Federal Grant Award Summary

The Honolulu Fire Department received a $200,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This award supports the department's efforts to enhance emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety in Honolulu, Hawaii. Based on the department's historical utilization of AFG funding, this award is expected to support acquisition of equipment such as personal protective equipment, communications resources, and fire suppression tools, as well as critical infrastructure improvements to fire stations.

The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety by providing funding to fire departments and emergency service organizations for equipment, training, facility modifications, and operational enhancements. This represents the Honolulu Fire Department's third consecutive AFG award from FEMA, with previous grants totaling approximately $3.08 million awarded in 2021 and 2022, demonstrating the department's track record of successfully utilizing federal resources to strengthen emergency response infrastructure and personnel safety standards.