County of Randall received $112,000 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award was obligated on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This project-based grant supports fire department infrastructure and public safety personnel wellness initiatives in Timbercrk Cyn, Texas, consistent with the AFG program's mandate to enhance the safety of both the public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.
The AFG program funds eligible recipients, including county governments and fire departments, to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards; provide compliant personal protective equipment; retrofit or modify facilities to protect personnel from health hazards; acquire emergency response vehicles; and design and implement health, wellness, and resiliency programs. County of Randall's award represents a typical mid-range grant within the AFG portfolio, which annually disburses between 1,700 and 2,600 awards nationwide, with combined federal obligations exceeding $6.5 billion across the program.