Federal Grant Award Summary

Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. received a Project Grant award of $108,678.00 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025. The award, which extends through September 26, 2027, supports the fire department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through activities consistent with the AFG program's objectives. While specific project details are not detailed in the award documentation, the funding aligns with typical AFG program investments in critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for emergency response personnel.

The AFG program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, is designed to provide comprehensive support to fire departments and emergency service organizations across the United States. Awards of this nature typically enable recipients to strengthen operational capabilities and community resilience through targeted investments in firefighter safety and emergency response effectiveness. The Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, located in Elma, New York, will utilize this federal funding to advance its mission within the context of the broader national AFG program, which allocated $291.6 million across approximately 2,000 awards in Fiscal Year 2024.