Federal Grant Award Summary

On September 27, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a Project Grant totaling $157,772 to County of Lenoir under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The award, with a performance period extending through September 26, 2027, supports enhanced emergency response capabilities within Kinsor, North Carolina. While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, AFG program funds typically support equipment procurement, facility modifications, emergency vehicle acquisitions, and first responder health and wellness initiatives designed to improve firefighter safety and public protection.

County of Lenoir has demonstrated substantial experience managing federal grant awards across multiple public safety initiatives, including prior AFG awards totaling approximately $651,084.50. This grant represents continued investment in the County's capacity to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, protect responders with compliant personal protective equipment, and enhance operational efficiencies within its jurisdiction in Eastern North Carolina.