Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Ho-Ho-Kus Borough of a $290,000 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with performance extending through September 29, 2027. The award funds critical firefighting operational enhancements including the procurement of firefighting equipment, emergency response vehicle acquisition, facility modifications, and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliant with established safety standards. Additionally, the grant supports training programs designed to equip emergency personnel to recognized operational standards and enhance overall firefighting capabilities.

These investments are strategically directed toward strengthening the Borough's fire response infrastructure and community resilience in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, broadly supports fire departments and emergency service organizations in enhancing public and firefighter safety through equipment modernization, facility improvements, and workforce development initiatives. As a prime grant award, this funding represents the Borough's primary federal grant engagement outside its sub-recipient capacity under Environmental Protection Agency water treatment initiatives, with deliverables scheduled for completion within a 24-month performance period.