Federal Grant Award Summary

Rural Fire District 4 of Cowley County Equipment Fund received a $140,000 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. The award, with a performance period extending through September 26, 2027, supports the District's equipment fund operations based in Udall, Kansas. As part of FEMA's broader AFG initiative, this funding is designated to enhance public and firefighter safety by enabling fire departments to equip personnel, acquire emergency response capabilities, and implement operational improvements aligned with recognized safety standards.

The District will utilize these federal funds to strengthen its emergency response capacity and firefighter safety infrastructure. The AFG program enables eligible fire departments and emergency service organizations to procure necessary equipment, outfit responders with compliant personal protective equipment, and enhance operational efficiencies. This award represents part of FEMA's ongoing commitment to rural and smaller-scale fire service organizations, with the agency having obligated $6.5 billion across the AFG and Fire Prevention and Safety programs to support community resilience and emergency preparedness nationwide.