Federal Grant Award Summary

White County Government received a $586,190 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG, CFDA 97.044) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. This 24-month project grant supports critical firefighter infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for White County's emergency response capabilities. The AFG program, administered by FEMA, is designed to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by funding fire departments and emergency organizations to equip and train personnel to recognized standards, acquire emergency response vehicles, retrofit facilities to protect personnel from health hazards, and design and implement health, wellness, and resiliency programs.

This award represents White County Government's continued engagement with federal emergency management funding and reflects the county's established capacity as a reliable administrator of federal grants in public safety and emergency response infrastructure. The grant will be executed at the Place of Performance in Cleveland, GA 30528.