Clinton Township

Clinton Township, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with a primary focus on providing essential emergency services through its Fire Department. As a U.S. Local Government and Township, the organization is dedicated to serving its community through comprehensive fire protection and emergency response capabilities. The Clinton Township Fire Department has established a strong track record of securing federal grants to enhance its operational readiness, particularly through targeted funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The fire department has consistently received federal grant awards that support critical public safety infrastructure and staffing needs. Over the past several years, the department has been awarded multiple SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) and Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), totaling approximately $1,583,609.55 between 2021 and 2025. These grants have enabled the department to hire new firefighters, procure essential firefighting equipment, acquire personal protective gear, and implement comprehensive training programs. The most recent significant award is a $1,218,784.53 SAFER grant in March 2025, which will support hiring new firefighters and developing recruitment and retention initiatives for volunteer firefighters over a three-year period. Previous grants, such as the $214,045.02 AFG grant in August 2022 and the $150,780 AFG grant in July 2024, have similarly focused on enhancing public and firefighter safety, improving emergency response capabilities, and providing resources necessary to protect the community from fire and related hazards.