Federal Grant Award Summary

Kingston Municipality received a $180,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The AFG program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, is designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Grant funds support eligible activities including equipping and training emergency personnel to recognized standards, acquiring compliant personal protective equipment, retrofitting or modifying facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, purchasing emergency response vehicles, implementing health and wellness programs, enhancing operational efficiencies, and fostering interoperability among responders.

The specific products or services to be delivered by Kingston Municipality through this award are not detailed in the available documentation. However, based on AFG program guidelines, the funding is expected to support one or more of the aforementioned eligible categories to strengthen the fire and emergency response capabilities serving Kingston, Pennsylvania. The two-year performance period allows for planning, procurement, implementation, and training activities aligned with the municipality's identified needs and program priorities.