Federal Grant Award Summary

Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District received a $307,125 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. As a local government entity headquartered in Seaside, Oregon, the district will utilize this funding to enhance emergency fire protection and public safety capabilities serving the Seaside region. Based on the district's historical utilization of AFG funding, the grant will support the acquisition of critical firefighting equipment, protective gear for personnel, emergency response vehicles, and professional training resources necessary to maintain operational readiness and reduce fire-related hazards within the community.

The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Hamlet Rural Fire Protection District has demonstrated consistent engagement with this funding mechanism, having received seven total project grants since 2021 totaling approximately $798,325.53. This current award represents continued federal investment in the district's infrastructure and operational capacity, enabling the organization to execute its core mission of reducing loss of life from fire incidents and providing critical emergency response capabilities independently as a prime grant recipient.