Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Somerville, Massachusetts received a $680,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This award supports fire department infrastructure, equipment, and personnel training initiatives in the Winter Hill community. The AFG Program is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through funding for equipment procurement, facility improvements, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives.

Under this 24-month performance period, the City of Somerville will utilize the federal funding to advance critical fire safety capabilities and emergency response operations within the Winter Hill neighborhood. As a demonstrated recipient of federal grant funding with strong capacity for managing cooperative agreements and project grants, the city will implement activities consistent with the AFG Program's objectives of supporting equipment acquisition, facility modifications, and training for emergency responders to improve operational efficiency and community resilience.