Project Grant EMW2024FG03703

Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Hayward Police Department received a $1,963,038 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on October 2, 2025, with a completion date of October 1, 2027. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards through a range of eligible activities. While the specific products and services funded under this award are not detailed in the grant documentation provided, the AFG Program typically supports equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and personal protective equipment procurement tailored to the grantee's operational needs and service area.

The 24-month performance period reflects the standard funding structure for AFG awards, which emphasize strengthening operational efficiency, fostering interoperability, and supporting community resilience in emergency response operations. Eligible applicants under the program include fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, state fire training academies, and nonprofit entities. The City of Hayward's award is consistent with recent AFG funding cycles, which distributed substantial resources across metropolitan and regional jurisdictions nationwide to support critical fire prevention and emergency response capabilities.