Canajoharie Volunteer Firefighters, Incorporated

Canajoharie Volunteer Firefighters, Incorporated, doing business as the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department, is a nonprofit organization based in Canajoharie, New York, that serves as a critical emergency response resource for its local community. The organization has maintained active registration in SAM.gov since August 2020 and has successfully secured federal grant funding to enhance its operational capabilities and service delivery. As a volunteer fire department, the organization provides essential firefighting, emergency response, and community safety services to the Canajoharie area while leveraging federal grants to strengthen its infrastructure and personnel.

The Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department has received three significant project grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling $547,400 across multiple federal grant programs. Most recently, on September 30, 2025, the organization was awarded $158,400 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to support critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for firefighting personnel and the public. Prior to this, the department received an $180,000 AFG Program grant in August 2023, which provided resources to enhance safety capabilities and equip and train firefighters and emergency personnel to respond effectively to fires and related emergencies over a two-year performance period. Additionally, the organization secured $209,000 through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program in November 2021, which supported staffing services and enhanced deployment capabilities to ensure adequate community protection from fire and fire-related hazards. Collectively, these FEMA grants have enabled the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department to invest in operational enhancements, maintain adequate staffing levels, procure necessary equipment, and provide comprehensive training to ensure effective emergency response in its service area.