Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $700,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) to the Smock Volunteer Fire Department on September 30, 2025. The award, with a completion date of September 29, 2027, supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Under this Project Grant, the Smock Volunteer Fire Department will utilize funding to strengthen emergency response capabilities through activities such as equipment acquisition, personnel training to recognized standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement, facility modifications to protect personnel health and safety, and operational efficiency enhancements.

The AFG program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, enables fire departments and emergency service organizations nationwide to build capacity and resilience. The $700,000 obligated to this award reflects the program's support for organizations of varying scale, consistent with the broader portfolio's distribution of smaller awards ranging from $130,000 to $700,000. These funds will directly benefit emergency response operations and personnel safety in Smock, Pennsylvania through the two-year performance period.