Federal Grant Award Summary

The Dearborn Fire Department received a $361,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), with an award date of September 30, 2025, and a completion deadline of September 29, 2027. This 24-month grant supports the department's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through strategic investments in critical operational capacities. While specific project deliverables are not detailed in the award documentation, the AFG Program typically funds equipment procurement, infrastructure improvements, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for fire departments and emergency response organizations.

This award represents continued federal investment in the Dearborn Fire Department's operational capabilities, building on the department's established track record of successfully managing federal grants totaling approximately $11.4 million in recent years. The department has previously utilized AFG funding to strengthen firefighter training, upgrade emergency response infrastructure, and implement personnel safety and wellness programs. The two-year performance period aligns with standard AFG Program award structures, positioning the Dearborn Fire Department to advance community fire protection and emergency response services throughout the grant period.