Mentor Township

Mentor Township, located in Mio, Michigan, is a U.S. local government entity registered to receive federal awards. The township has established itself as a recipient of federal grant funding to support its emergency services and public safety infrastructure. Through its federal grant awards, Mentor Township receives funding to enhance the capabilities and operational effectiveness of its fire department and emergency responders.

Mentor Township has received three substantial federal grant awards totaling $510,342 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (CFDA 97.044) program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The most recent awards, dated September 30, 2025 and September 27, 2025, include a $198,534 grant focused on critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for the fire department and emergency responders. An earlier award of $311,808, granted on July 15, 2024, similarly supported infrastructure, equipment procurement, and training with specific deliverables including personal protective equipment, facility modifications, emergency response vehicle procurement, and health and wellness programs for first responders. These grants demonstrate Mentor Township's commitment to strengthening its emergency services capacity, modernizing firefighting operations, and supporting the safety and well-being of its first responders through a comprehensive approach that addresses equipment needs, infrastructure improvements, professional training, and personnel health initiatives across multi-year grant periods.