Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $105,840 to the Scalp Level & Paint Volunteer Fire Department on September 27, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This Project Grant, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, supports the department's mission to enhance emergency response capabilities and community safety in Windber, Pennsylvania. Based on the department's historical utilization of AFG funding and the program's objectives, this award funds the procurement of firefighting equipment, specialized training for volunteer firefighters, personal protective equipment, and the acquisition of resources necessary to strengthen operational capabilities and resilience in emergency response services.

The AFG program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards. The Scalp Level & Paint Volunteer Fire Department has demonstrated consistent eligibility and successful grant management, having received four successive Project Grant awards since 2021, totaling approximately $220,577.75 in federal funding. This award reflects the department's ongoing capacity to effectively manage federal resources and maintain compliance with program requirements while advancing public safety infrastructure in the Windber community.