The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the City of Charleston $460,931 on September 30, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044), a Project Grant. The award funds firefighting equipment, training, and facility modifications to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. Performance is located in Big Chimney, West Virginia, with a period of performance through September 29, 2027.