Appalachia Volunteer Fire Department

Appalachia Volunteer Fire Department, a tax-exempt non-profit organization based in Appalachia, Virginia, is a critical emergency response entity that provides firefighting and emergency services to its local community. Registered in SAM.gov since January 2012, the organization serves as a prime recipient of federal grant funding dedicated to enhancing firefighting operations and emergency preparedness. The department leverages federal grant awards to strengthen its operational capabilities and support the health and safety of its firefighting personnel and the broader community.

The Appalachia Volunteer Fire Department has established a consistent track record of receiving Project Grant awards through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (CFDA 97.044) program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards division. Most recently, the department received a $113,500.00 Project Grant award on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, which represents the department's most substantial recent federal funding commitment. The organization also received Assistance to Firefighters Grant awards on September 15, 2022 (with completion by September 14, 2024) and August 26, 2021 (with completion by August 25, 2023), demonstrating sustained federal support over multiple funding cycles. These grant awards have supported the department's procurement of firefighting equipment, provision of training initiatives, and implementation of health and wellness programs for emergency responders. As a prime awardee with no sub-contractors or partners listed in its grant history, Appalachia Volunteer Fire Department directly manages all federal funding to advance its mission of delivering effective firefighting services and improving local community resilience.