Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Knoxville received $183,348 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) via FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards. The award was made on September 27, 2025, with performance extending through September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports fire department operations and emergency response capabilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, consistent with the AFG program's primary objective of enhancing public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.

While specific deliverables for this award are not detailed in the award documentation, the AFG program typically funds fire departments to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards; procure compliant personal protective equipment; acquire emergency response vehicles; retrofit or modify facilities to protect personnel from occupational health hazards; and design and implement health, wellness, and operational resilience programs. The City of Knoxville's award represents standard-scale support within the AFG portfolio, where recent awards commonly range from $130,000 to $2.96 million and address critical firefighting infrastructure and personnel readiness.