Project Grant EMW2024FP00536
- The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $504,793.41 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) to the State of Mississippi State Fire Academy on August 7, 2024. This 24-month project grant will support the agency's fire safety training and emergency response education initiatives across the state of Mississippi. The funding will enable the State Fire Academy to enhance firefighter safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $979,999.88 Project Grant to the Mississippi Department of Insurance under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044). The grant will support the Mississippi State Fire Academy in delivering firefighter safety and emergency response services from August 2022 through August 2024. As the goal of the AFG Program is to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards, this award will allow the...
- The Mississippi Department of Insurance was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG Program, CFDA 97.044) on September 2, 2022. The grant funds will support the AFG Program's goal of enhancing public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards. As the state administering agency, the Mississippi Department of Insurance will utilize the funding to provide critical firefighting equipment,...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $494,000 to the Mississippi State Fire Academy on September 30, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044). This Project Grant, with a performance period through September 29, 2027, supports the Academy's delivery of firefighter training, equipment procurement, and emergency response capability enhancements to fire departments and first responders across Mississippi. The funding...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Lawrence County Board of Supervisors a $549,564 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) on July 15, 2024. This Project Grant will support the county government's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety through the procurement of critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and safety improvements. The grant funding will be used to address equipment needs, acquire personal protective gear, facilitate facility...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary On September 27, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $109,703.08 to County of Itawamba through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) to support enhanced firefighting capabilities and emergency responder safety through September 26, 2027. This award funds firefighting equipment procurement, training programs designed to bring emergency personnel to recognized operational standards, and health and wellness...
- The City of D'Iberville, Mississippi was awarded a $421,909 project grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of this two-year grant ending August 2024 is to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. Funding will support the city's fire department in providing critical safety equipment and resources to the community. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant program aims to...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $500,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) to the State Fire Marshal, a division of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety Services, on September 30, 2025, with a completion date of September 29, 2027. The State Fire Marshal, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, will utilize these funds to enhance firefighting capabilities and public fire safety across the state....
- Federal Grant Award Summary The City of Marks Fire Department received a $163,800 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. The award supports critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives designed to enhance firefighter safety and operational capabilities in...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Biggersville Volunteer Fire Department Inc. a $175,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports the awardee's efforts to enhance public and firefighter safety in Randolph, Mississippi, through activities such as equipment acquisition, personnel training to recognized standards, personal protective...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $525,000 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (CFDA 97.044) to the Mississippi Department of Insurance on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This Project Grant supports fire prevention and safety initiatives in Lake, Mississippi, consistent with the program's goal to enhance public and firefighter safety regarding fire and fire-related hazards. Based on the program's established scope, anticipated deliverables include fire prevention activities targeting high-risk populations, equipment procurement for local fire departments, firefighter training programs aligned to recognized standards, and resources to strengthen emergency response capabilities across the region. The Mississippi Department of Insurance, functioning as a state-level administrative entity under the Treasurer Mississippi Office of State, will serve as the implementing agency for this award. The department has demonstrated prior experience managing FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants, having successfully administered a $1 million award in September 2022. This current funding aligns with the department's established role in administering federal grant programs and distributing resources to local fire departments throughout Mississippi to advance emergency response preparedness and community resilience.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $500.0k | 9/21/25 |