Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Shepherdsville Fire Department received a $180,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The AFG program funds fire departments and emergency response organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety through equipment acquisition, personnel training to recognized standards, personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement, facility modifications, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and implementation of health, wellness, and resiliency programs. While specific products or services procured under this award are not detailed in the documentation, the funding supports the Shepherdsville Fire Department's operational capabilities and emergency response infrastructure.

This award represents the continuation of the City of Shepherdsville's strategic federal funding portfolio for public safety enhancements. The department's receipt of this AFG grant complements its concurrent participation in FEMA's Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program, which provided $7.52 million in August 2023 for firefighter hiring and emergency personnel expansion. Together, these federal investments support the department's capacity to deliver comprehensive emergency services and maintain compliance with national firefighting standards and safety protocols.