Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Lorena Volunteer Fire Department received a $151,700 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) HQ Financial Assistance Awards, effective September 27, 2025, with completion targeted for September 26, 2027. Under this award, the fire department will utilize grant funding to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fire and fire-related hazards. Based on the AFG program's authorized activities, these funds support eligible uses such as equipment and training for emergency personnel to recognized standards, acquisition of compliant personal protective equipment, facility modifications to protect personnel from health hazards, emergency response vehicle acquisition, implementation of health and wellness programs, and operational efficiency improvements.

The award reflects FEMA's continued commitment to supporting volunteer and career fire departments nationwide. The AFG program has obligated $6.5 billion across approximately 38,100 project grants since inception, with recent annual award volumes ranging from 1,742 to 2,565 grants. Award amounts typically range from $130,000 to $700,000 for organizations of varying scale, positioning the Lorena Volunteer Fire Department's $151.7K award within the common funding range for smaller emergency service organizations.