City Of Gilt Edge

City of Gilt Edge is a U.S. local government entity headquartered in Gilt Edge, Tennessee, that has established itself as a consistent recipient of federal grant funding to strengthen its fire and emergency response infrastructure. Located at 9149 Munford Giltedge Rd, the municipality has maintained active federal grant registrations since December 2015 and currently serves as a prime awardee for multiple concurrent federal assistance programs. Through its fire department and emergency services operations, City of Gilt Edge has leveraged federal funding to enhance public safety capabilities and emergency preparedness for the Burlison, Tennessee community and surrounding areas.

Since 2021, City of Gilt Edge has received nine federal project grants totaling approximately $1.42 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through two primary grant programs: the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program under CFDA 97.044 and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program under CFDA 97.083. The AFG grants, totaling over $975,000 across five awards, have supported critical equipment acquisition, training program enhancement, health and wellness initiatives for firefighters, fire suppression equipment upgrades, and comprehensive emergency response capability improvements. The SAFER grants, totaling approximately $475,000 across four awards, have focused on staffing augmentation, personnel costs, deployment capabilities, operational improvements, and emergency response infrastructure to ensure adequate fire and hazard protection. Award periods have ranged from 12 to 48 months, with the most recent awards occurring in September 2025 and November 2024, demonstrating the municipality's sustained commitment to federal grant partnerships and continuous investment in emergency services modernization and capacity building.