Project Grant EMW2024FG06514
- The City of Worcester, Massachusetts was awarded a $1.774 million project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fires and fire hazards. Funds will support the City of Worcester's fire department in delivering services to improve safety for the period of September 18, 2022 through September 17, 2024. As the stated objective of the AFG...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Gardner received $363,941.96 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with an award date of September 27, 2025, and a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG Program is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel by providing financial assistance for critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement,...
- The Worcester Volunteer Fire Department received a $103,356 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on August 28, 2024. This 24-month project grant will support the procurement of critical equipment, training programs, and health/wellness initiatives to enhance the safety of firefighters and the public. The funding is part of FEMA's $291.6 million Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, which aims to improve emergency response...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Fall River Fire Department received a $486,922.80 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 29, 2027. This grant funds critical operational enhancements for the municipal fire department serving Fall River, Massachusetts, including acquisition of firefighting equipment, delivery of fire and life...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the City of Woonsocket Fire Department a $288,950 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This Project Grant supports the enhancement of firefighter and public safety capabilities through equipment procurement, training programs, and operational improvements. Based on the Fire Department's historical utilization of AFG funding and...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Town of Middleborough received a $203,940 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. Based on the Town's documented history of AFG funding and stated focus areas, this award is anticipated to support critical firefighting capabilities through the procurement of equipment, personal protective...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Danvers Fire Department received a $484,700 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), effective September 30, 2025, with a completion deadline of September 29, 2027. This 24-month award supports critical safety enhancements and operational improvements for the fire department's personnel and community response capabilities. The AFG Program funding enables the...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Westwood Fire Department, operating as a division of the Town of Westwood Town Hall in Westwood, Massachusetts, received a $134,138.30 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The award, dated September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, supports equipment acquisition, firefighter training, and health and wellness initiatives designed to enhance...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Somerville, Massachusetts received a $680,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This award supports fire department infrastructure, equipment, and personnel training initiatives in the Winter Hill community. The AFG Program is designed to enhance the safety of public and...
- The Town of Sturbridge received a $178,800 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This award supports enhanced firefighter safety and emergency responder wellness initiatives within the municipality. The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to...
The City of Worcester received $389,166.72 in funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, with an award date of September 30, 2025, and a completion deadline of September 29, 2027. This Project Grant supports the enhancement of public and firefighter safety through fire and fire-related hazard mitigation activities. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to fire departments and emergency service organizations for critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives designed to strengthen operational capabilities and community resilience. The City of Worcester, through its City Manager's Office, will utilize the awarded funds to deliver fire safety and emergency response enhancements within Worcester, Massachusetts. As an established federal grant recipient with demonstrated capacity in public safety and emergency response, the city leverages AFG funding to complement its broader portfolio of FEMA support, including previous Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants and other fire safety equipment initiatives. The two-year project period allows the city to implement comprehensive fire prevention and safety activities that improve operational efficiency and protect both emergency responders and the general public from fire-related hazards.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $353.8k | 9/24/25 |