The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards (FEMA) awarded the Prince Edward District Court $141,823.22 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025. The award period runs through September 29, 2027, with place of performance in Farmville, Virginia. The AFG program enhances the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through equipment procurement, training programs, health and wellness initiatives for emergency responders, personal protective equipment acquisition, and emergency response vehicle purchases. Prince Edward District Court serves as the administrative office for Prince Edward County and functions as a parent organization overseeing county-level operations while leveraging federal grants to enhance public safety and emergency services throughout the county. The district court also receives sub-awards from state agencies including the Virginia Department of Social Services, Department of Criminal Justice Services Virginia, and the Virginia Emergency Management Department for initiatives such as victim witness services, vaccination clinics, P25-compliant communication system upgrades, and low-income home energy assistance programs.