Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization headquartered in Glenwood, Alabama, that has established itself as a prime recipient of federal grant funding to enhance emergency response capabilities and firefighter safety in its community. The organization is registered in SAM.gov and has maintained active federal grant recipient status, focusing its federal funding activities on strengthening local fire and emergency services through strategic federal partnerships.

The Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department has received three substantial project grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program under CFDA 97.044, demonstrating a sustained commitment to advancing fire department operations and community safety. The earliest award, issued on August 23, 2021, totaled $355,500.45 and supported fire and fire-related hazard mitigation initiatives for a two-year performance period concluding in August 2023. A subsequent grant of $153,570.00 was awarded on August 7, 2024, extending through August 6, 2026, to support equipment acquisition, infrastructure improvements, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for department personnel. Most recently, the organization received an additional AFG Program grant on September 27, 2025, with a completion date of September 26, 2027, further expanding its capacity for emergency response and firefighter support. Across these awards, the Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department has utilized federal funding to procure critical equipment, establish and enhance training programs, address health and wellness needs for firefighters, and implement hazard mitigation measures that strengthen both public safety and firefighter resilience in the Glenwood community.