Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Cave Spring received a Project Grant award of $143,584.25 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 date of September 29, 2027. This 24-month award supports activities designed to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards within the City of Cave Spring, Georgia. The AFG Program provides financial assistance to eligible entities including fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, and municipal entities for a broad range of initiatives including equipment procurement, personal protective equipment, facility modifications, training programs, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and health and wellness initiatives.

The specific products or services to be delivered through this award will be implemented within the City of Cave Spring's service area and are consistent with the program's objectives to strengthen operational efficiency, foster interoperability, and support community resilience among emergency responders. As with all AFG awards, the project activities are evaluated based on financial need, operational impact, and alignment with program priorities within the context of the broader national investment in emergency response infrastructure.