Project Grant EMW2024FP00938
- <p>FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards awarded the City of Oglesby Fire Department $176,400 on September 30, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The award is a Project Grant supporting the Oglesby Fire Department, located in Oglesby, Illinois. The period of performance runs through September 29, 2027. The AFG program enhances the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards.</p>
- The City of Ottawa received a $900,308.07 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083), awarded on March 19, 2026, with completion targeted for March 18, 2029. This award supports the hiring of frontline firefighters and enhancement of the city's emergency response staffing capacity to meet industry minimum standards and enable 24-hour fire department operations. The SAFER program...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded Itasca Fire Protection District No. 1 a Project Grant of $130,950.15 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027. This award supports the district's investments in personal protective equipment (PPE), facility modifications, emergency response capabilities, and health and wellness programs for first responders. The AFG...
- The City of Griggsville was awarded a $118,272 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044) on July 30, 2024. The funding will support the city's fire department by providing firefighting equipment, personal protective gear, emergency vehicles, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for fire department personnel. This award aims to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with...
- The West Frankfort Fire Department was awarded a $135,875 Project Grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award, made on August 13, 2024, will support the department's efforts to enhance the safety of public and firefighting personnel through the acquisition of critical infrastructure, equipment, training, and safety improvements over a 24-month performance period ending on August 12,...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded the Ottoville Volunteer Fire Department a $280,023.54 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) project grant under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044) on August 31, 2022. The grant will support the department through August 30, 2024. The AFG program aims to enhance public and firefighter safety from fire and fire-related hazards by providing critically needed resources. Funds will allow the Ottoville Volunteer Fire Department...
- The Village of Ottawa received a $115,850.44 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards under the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program (CFDA 97.083) on December 19, 2025. The award, with a completion date of December 18, 2027, supports the Village's firefighting and emergency response operations in Ottawa, Ohio. The SAFER program provides direct federal funding to eligible local government...
- The Osage County Fire District 1 was awarded a $143,604.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program (CFDA 97.044). The goal of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. This 2-year grant, awarded on August 9, 2023, will fund activities that support the objectives of the AFG Program to provide assistance to fire departments and nonaffiliated...
- The City of Wapakoneta, Ohio was awarded a $1,750,000.70 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 from fire and fire-related hazards. Funds will support the City's delivery of services and acquisition of equipment to improve firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities as intended under the AFG program. The award period is from...
- The West Peoria Fire Protection received a $254,880.88 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards on September 13, 2022, with a completion date of September 12, 2024. The award was provided through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), which aims to enhance public and firefighter safety related to fire and fire hazards. Funds will support the delivery of services and products focused on fire and...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the City of Ottawa, Illinois $122,785 under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044) on September 27, 2025, to support fire prevention and safety initiatives through September 26, 2027. This Project Grant funds activities designed to enhance public and firefighter safety with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The award supports the city's fire department in implementing fire prevention programs that target high-risk populations and advance operational capabilities to protect both emergency personnel and community members. The AFG program, administered by FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards, represents one of the largest federal funding streams for firefighting services, with $6.5 billion obligated across 38,107 Project Grants nationally. The City of Ottawa's award aligns with the program's objectives to equip emergency personnel, provide compliant personal protective equipment, enhance training and operational efficiency, and foster community resilience. This award complements the city's broader portfolio of federal emergency services funding, which includes additional FEMA grants supporting fire department staffing and emergency response capabilities.Federal Grant Award Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $116.9k | 9/21/25 |