The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the City of Grand Forks $499,227 on September 30, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) to enhance firefighter safety and fire department operations. The award is a project grant with a period of performance through September 29, 2027, and performance takes place in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.