Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Butterfield, Minnesota received a $264,800 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The AFG Program provides comprehensive financial assistance to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards. While the specific products or services to be delivered under this award are not detailed in the provided documentation, eligible uses of AFG funding include equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and personal protective equipment procurement.

As a 24-month project grant, this award supports the City of Butterfield's fire safety operations and emergency response capabilities within its local service area. The grant is consistent with the broader AFG Program objectives to strengthen operational efficiency, foster interoperability, support community resilience, and prepare emergency responders for incident response across fire prevention and safety domains. The awardee should reference the specific project proposal and FEMA award documentation for detailed descriptions of the products, services, and activities funded under this grant.