Federal Grant Award Summary

Pleasant Township, Marion County, received a $103,030 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under CFDA 97.044, with an award date of September 27, 2025, and a completion date of September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety through a comprehensive range of initiatives, including equipment procurement, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, and infrastructure improvements. These investments are designed to strengthen the township's emergency response capabilities and ensure that fire and emergency service personnel operate with modern, compliant equipment and training aligned to recognized professional standards.

The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. As part of its track record of federal funding success, Pleasant Township previously received a substantial $4.779 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant (March 2023–March 2026) and an earlier AFG award (September 2021–September 2023), demonstrating the township's sustained commitment to maintaining robust fire and emergency response operations and modernizing departmental capabilities.