Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Town of Rural Hall Fire Department received a $264,600 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. This funding supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety through equipment procurement, training, personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance, facility improvements, and operational efficiency enhancements. The AFG program enables fire departments and emergency service organizations to equip and train personnel to recognized standards, acquire emergency response vehicles, retrofit facilities to address health hazards, and design health and wellness programs.

The specific products and services to be delivered by the Town of Rural Hall Fire Department through this grant award will enhance the department's emergency response capabilities and personnel safety standards over the two-year performance period. As a typical AFG award in the $130,000 to $700,000 range, this grant reflects FEMA's continued investment in supporting fire departments of varying scales to strengthen community resilience and firefighter protection against fire and fire-related hazards.