Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Providence Fire Department received a $1.61 million Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), effective October 2, 2025, with a completion deadline of October 1, 2027. The AFG Program provides federal funding to fire departments and emergency service organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training initiatives, and health and wellness programs. While specific products and services for this award are not detailed in the available documentation, the Providence Fire Department's historical AFG awards have supported acquisitions including personal protective equipment, emergency response vehicles, facility modifications, equipment upgrades, and comprehensive firefighter training programs.

This award represents part of the Providence Fire Department's sustained engagement with federal emergency response funding mechanisms. The department has demonstrated significant capacity in securing AFG awards ranging from approximately $108,000 to $2.4 million since 2021, alongside complementary Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant funding totaling over $23 million designated for firefighter hiring and retention. The two-year performance period for this current AFG award aligns with standard federal grant timelines under the program, which typically range from 24 to 36 months.