Project Grant EMW2024FG07311
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Providence Fire Department received a $1.61 million Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), effective October 2, 2025, with a completion deadline of October 1, 2027. The AFG Program provides federal funding to fire departments and emergency service organizations to enhance public and firefighter safety through critical infrastructure improvements,...
- The City of Providence Fire Department was awarded a $528,088.66 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The grant will support the department's efforts to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards from September 2022 through September 2024. The AFG Program aims to provide fire departments and emergency responders with resources to meet their firefighting and emergency...
- The City of Providence, Rhode Island received a $107,863.64 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The grant provides funding to support the City's Providence Fire Department in enhancing firefighter safety, emergency response capabilities, and public safety services. The award period is from July 15, 2024 to July 14, 2026. The grant funding will enable the Providence Fire Department to...
- The City of Providence Fire Department was awarded a $2,396,715.60 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the City of Providence Fire Department in delivering services and products that improve firefighter safety and emergency response through September 2024. As the awardee,...
- The City of Providence Fire Department was awarded a $473,285.10 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) for the period of September 2, 2021 through September 1, 2023. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance firefighter and public safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. It is reasonable to infer that the City of Providence Fire Department will use this funding to deliver...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,440,275.22 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to the City of Providence, Providence Fire Department on September 26, 2024. The funding will be used over a 24-month period to enhance the safety and operational effectiveness of the city's fire department and emergency response services. Key objectives include acquiring critical personal protective equipment, emergency response vehicles, firefighter training programs, and...
- The Providence Community Fire Department was awarded a $163,549.90 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) for the period of August 24, 2021 through August 23, 2023. The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources needed to protect communities...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Providence Fire Department received a $6.46 million Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program (CFDA 97.083) on March 23, 2026. The award, with a completion deadline of March 22, 2029, is designated to support the hiring of new firefighters and recruitment and retention initiatives for volunteer firefighters in Providence, Rhode Island. These staffing...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $550,000 Project Grant to Providence Township under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of the AFG program is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This 2-year grant, awarded on July 20, 2023, will provide funding to support the delivery of products and services that align with the AFG program objectives. The specific products or services to be...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Manville Fire District received a $113,402 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This award supports the AFG Program's primary objective to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Based on the program's established funding...
The City of Providence Fire Department received a $406,683 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), awarded on September 30, 2025, with performance extending through September 29, 2027. The AFG Program is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through financial assistance to fire departments and emergency response organizations. Based on the department's historical award patterns under this program, the funding is anticipated to support critical operational investments such as personal protective equipment acquisition, emergency response vehicle procurement, facility modifications, equipment upgrades, and comprehensive training programs for firefighters. The Providence Fire Department has demonstrated sustained success in securing AFG funding, with previous awards ranging from approximately $107,863 to $2.4 million for similar fire prevention and safety initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and community resilience.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $369.7k | 9/24/25 |