Federal Grant Award Summary

The Mattydale Fire Department, Inc. received a $100,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG program supports fire departments in enhancing public and firefighter safety by funding equipment acquisition, training to recognized standards, personal protective equipment, facility improvements, emergency response vehicles, health and wellness initiatives, and operational efficiency enhancements.

While specific details regarding the intended use of funds by the Mattydale Fire Department are not provided in this award documentation, the grant funding aligns with the AFG program's core objectives of supporting fire departments to outfit and train emergency personnel, modernize facilities and equipment, and strengthen community resilience against fire and fire-related hazards. The two-year performance period allows for the planning and implementation of safety-focused initiatives consistent with FEMA's broader portfolio of nearly $6.5 billion in obligated federal funds across the AFG and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) programs nationally.