Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards program awarded $1,527,311 to Salt Lake Urban Search and Rescue Task Force on September 1, 2025, under the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System program (CFDA 97.025). This 36-month Project Grant, extending through August 31, 2028, supports the Task Force's operational readiness as one of 28 nationally designated urban search and rescue teams. The funding enables critical capabilities including management operations, training exercises, vehicle and equipment procurement, and storage and maintenance infrastructure necessary to maintain specialized emergency response proficiency.

As a primary recipient of FEMA grant funding, Salt Lake Urban Search and Rescue Task Force delivers comprehensive search and rescue services and training delivery focused on structural collapse response, rope rescue operations, confined space rescue, hazardous materials response, and other complex emergency scenarios. These capabilities directly support federal emergency response objectives and national preparedness initiatives. The award represents part of FEMA's broader strategy to ensure that all 28 national US&R task forces maintain adequate resources and operational readiness to respond to presidentially declared major disasters and emergencies across diverse incident types.