Federal Grant Award Summary

The Forreston Fire Protection District received a $170,500 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. The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, provides financial assistance to enhance public and firefighter safety by funding equipment procurement, facility modifications, training programs, health and wellness initiatives, emergency response vehicle acquisition, and personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement. Eligible recipients include fire departments, emergency medical service organizations, state fire training academies, and qualified nonprofit organizations.

While the specific products or services funded under this award are not detailed in the grant documentation, the funding aligns with the AFG Program's established priorities to strengthen operational efficiency, foster interoperability, support community resilience, and prepare emergency responders for incident response. The 24-month performance period is typical for AFG awards, with activities to be conducted within Forreston's local service area in Illinois. This award represents FEMA's ongoing commitment to supporting fire departments nationwide, with the Fiscal Year 2024 AFG Program allocating $291.6 million across approximately 2,000 anticipated awards nationwide.