Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Tucson received a $1,262,082.96 Project Grant award on October 2, 2025, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant, with an ultimate completion date of October 1, 2027, supports fire safety and emergency response initiatives managed through the city's fire department operations in Tucson, Arizona. The AFG Program is designed to enhance the safety of firefighting personnel and the public with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through funding for critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders.

The specific products and services to be delivered under this award are consistent with AFG Program objectives of strengthening fire prevention and safety capabilities. While detailed project specifications are not provided in the award documentation, typical AFG-funded activities at the municipal level include fire department equipment acquisition, facility modernization, training program development, and operational improvements that enhance emergency response effectiveness. The two-year performance period allows the City of Tucson to implement comprehensive enhancements to its firefighting operations and public safety infrastructure.