The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards granted $120,000 to the Town of Birdseye on September 30, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). Performance runs through September 29, 2027, with work performed in Birdseye, Indiana. The award supports critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the local fire department and emergency responders. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.