The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards (FEMA) awarded the City of Newport a $176,100.06 project grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, to support firefighter health, wellness initiatives, and emergency response upgrades. Performance extends through September 29, 2027, at Newport, Rhode Island. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.