The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $150,000 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) to the City of Stuttgart, Arkansas on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports fire and emergency response capabilities for Stuttgart Municipal Airport and the surrounding community, enabling the municipality to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.
The AFG program funds eligible recipients to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, provide compliant personal protective equipment, acquire emergency response vehicles, retrofit or modify facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, and design health and wellness programs that enhance operational efficiencies and community resilience. As a local government entity, the City of Stuttgart will utilize these federal funds to strengthen its emergency response infrastructure and capabilities over the two-year performance period.