Project Grant EMW2024FG03611

Award Date 9/30/25

Completion Date 9/29/27

Dollars Obligated $575K

Federal Agency

FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards

Awardee

Rhode Island Department Of Business Regulation (LG8MGAVBMQH5)

Federal Grant Program

97.044

Assistance Type

Project Grant

Place of Performance

Cranston, RI 02920, USA

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As a state agency serving as prime awardee, the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation has a demonstrated track record of leveraging AFG funding to enhance emergency response capabilities across the state, having received approximately $2.8 million in five prime AFG awards since 2021. The department's historical use of these grants indicates a focus on equipping fire departments and training firefighters to recognized safety standards, positioning this current $575,000 award to continue strengthening Rhode Island's firefighting and emergency services infrastructure through equipment acquisition, personnel training, and operational improvements.

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