Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $158,400 to Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company on September 27, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The project performance period extends through September 26, 2027. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments and eligible emergency response organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety through equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and personal protective equipment acquisition. While the specific products or services funded under this particular award are not detailed in the available documentation, the grant supports Sipesville Volunteer Fire Company's operations and safety initiatives within its service area in McChesney town-Loyalhanna, Pennsylvania.

The award is part of FEMA's broader fiscal year commitment to strengthen operational efficiency and community resilience across the nation's fire service infrastructure. The AFG Program distributes federal funding to diverse eligible applicants including volunteer fire departments, municipal fire services, nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions, with typical project awards ranging from approximately $137,000 to $2.96 million over 24-month performance periods.