Federal Grant Award Summary

The Startex Fire Department received a $150,000 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 grant supports critical fire safety and firefighter protection initiatives at the Wellford, South Carolina fire department. The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, provides financial assistance to fire departments and emergency service organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety through infrastructure improvements, equipment acquisition, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives.

The specific products or services delivered through this award will enhance the Startex Fire Department's operational capacity and firefighter safety. Typical uses of AFG funding include procurement of firefighting equipment, facility modifications, personnel training and development programs, and occupational health and wellness initiatives. Over the 24-month performance period, the Startex Fire Department will utilize these federal resources to support its core mission of fire prevention and emergency response while improving overall community resilience and public safety outcomes.