Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Menominee received a $200,400 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This Project Grant supports the enhancement of firefighting personnel safety through critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the local fire department. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards, providing compliant personal protective equipment, retrofitting facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, and implementing health, wellness, and resiliency programs.

The deliverables funded through this award directly support the operational effectiveness and safety of the City of Menominee's fire department. Resources will be allocated toward personnel protective measures, facility improvements, operational training, and comprehensive wellness initiatives to reduce occupational health risks and enhance emergency response capabilities. This award reflects FEMA's ongoing commitment to supporting local fire departments of varying scales, with recent annual disbursements ranging from 1,742 to 2,565 grants nationwide across the AFG portfolio.