MUNI-LEXINGTON COUNTYlocal legislationApproved

Authorization to Apply for Federal Fire Prevention Grant

Original title: Request Council authorization to submit an application and accept, if offered to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant to fund the purch

June 18, 2026

public safety fire department grants federal funding

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution allows the local fire department to seek federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to cover costs for fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Local Fire Department

The department is authorized to apply for and potentially receive federal funds for safety and prevention equipment.

Urban County Residents

Residents may be affected by the implementation of new fire safety programs or equipment funded by the grant.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 18, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Urban County Council has approved a resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a federal . If awarded, these funds will be used by the fire department for equipment or safety program purchases.

Key Facts

The Urban County Council approved the resolution to apply for the Assistance for Firefighters Grant (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant.
The resolution authorizes the acceptance of the grant funds if the application is successful.
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The funds are designated for the purchase of fire prevention and safety equipment or programs.
The resolution was introduced on May 22, 2026.
The file identifier for this legislative action is 0449-26.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution guarantee the fire department will receive money?

No, it authorizes the department to apply for the grant and accept the funds only if they are offered by FEMA.

What will the money be used for?

The funds are intended to support fire prevention and safety purchases.

Why It Matters

This resolution allows the local fire department to seek federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to cover costs for fire prevention and safety initiatives.

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Discoveries

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Standardized Federal Funding Pursuit

The council is proactively seeking federal assistance to offset local fire safety costs.

Urban County Council U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency

Connected Entities

organizationUrban County Council“The governing body authorizing the grant application.”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency“The federal agency providing the Assistance for Firefighters Grant.”Map →

Sources

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