Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Avra Valley Fire District $334,850 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on September 30, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 29, 2027. This Project Grant supports critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the fire district serving Marana, Arizona. The AFG Program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel with respect to fire and fire-related hazards through funding for fire departments and emergency service organizations nationwide.

Avra Valley Fire District, a local government entity providing emergency fire and rescue services to the Avra Valley community, has demonstrated consistent success in securing federal funding to strengthen operational capabilities. This award represents the district's most recent significant grant, following a $153,281 AFG award in August 2022. The district has accumulated over $1 million in total FEMA grants throughout its history and has also participated in supplementary federal programs, including the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants and sub-grant awards through the Arizona Office of Homeland Security to expand emergency response capabilities and regional interoperability.