Federal Grant Award Summary

The University of Kansas Center for Research Inc. received a $141,198 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. Based on the awardee's established expertise in research administration and the AFG Program's focus on enhancing public and firefighter safety, this award likely supports fire prevention and safety research initiatives, training program development, or operational efficiency improvements designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities. The University of Kansas Center for Research Inc., functioning as the research administration hub for the University of Kansas, regularly administers federally-funded projects across multiple scientific and technical domains and serves as an eligible academic institution under the AFG Program's expanded eligibility criteria.

The 24-month performance period aligns with standard AFG Program project structures, and activities are being conducted at the awardee's location in Lawrence, Kansas. While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, the AFG Program traditionally funds equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, and emergency response vehicle acquisition to support fire prevention and firefighter safety objectives nationwide.