Township officials announced today that FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security approved the Township's grant application under the FY 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The approved project costs total $125,000. The Federal share under the grant is 90% or $112,500 and the local share is 10% or $12,500.

The Township submitted the grant jointly with Browns Mills EMS. The funds will be used to purchase a new ambulance.