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Find similar grantsBorder Zone Fire Departments (BZFD), FY2027
Quick Facts
- Agency
- Office of the Governor, State of Texas
- Funding
- See Texas eGrants listing for funding details.
- Deadline
- March 12, 2026 (29 days remaining)
- Status
- Active
- Eligibility
- Units of Local Government located within the following counties: Aransas, Brazoria, Brewster, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Culberson, Dimmit, El Paso, Galveston, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, Matagorda, Maverick, Nueces, Orange, Presidio, San Patricio, Starr, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, or Zapata. Note: Eligible applicants must operate a full time Fire Department regulated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Volunteer Fire Departments are not eligible.
About This Grant
Border Zone Fire Departments (BZFD), FY2027 is sponsored by Office of the Governor, State of Texas. The purpose of this program is to provide grants to professional fire departments along the Texas-Mexico border region for specialized equipment, maintenance, and medical supplies to support emergency services associated with the execution of border security activities and deterring crimes occurring in the geographic area defined in Article IX, Section 7.10 of the General Appropriations Act.
Application snapshot: target deadline March 12, 2026; published funding information See Texas eGrants listing for funding details.; eligibility guidance Units of Local Government located within the following counties: Aransas, Brazoria, Brewster, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Culberson, Dimmit, El Paso, Galveston, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, Matagorda, Maverick, Nueces, Orange, Presidio, San Patricio, Starr, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, or Zapata. Note: Eligible applicants must operate a full time Fire Department regulated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Volunteer Fire Departments are not eligible.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Eligibility Requirements
- Units of Local Government located within the following counties: Aransas, Brazoria, Brewster, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Culberson, Dimmit, El Paso, Galveston, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, Matagorda, Maverick, Nueces, Orange, Presidio, San Patricio, Starr, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, or Zapata. Note: Eligible applicants must operate a full time Fire Department regulated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Volunteer Fire Departments are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for Border Zone Fire Departments (BZFD), FY2027?
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Units of Local Government located within the following counties: Aransas, Brazoria, Brewster, Brooks, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Culberson, Dimmit, El Paso, Galveston, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, Kleberg, Matagorda, Maverick, Nueces, Orange, Presidio, San Patricio, Starr, Terrell, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, or Zapata. Note: Eligible applicants must operate a full time Fire Department regulated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Volunteer Fire Departments are not eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
What is the typical funding level for Border Zone Fire Departments (BZFD), FY2027?
Current published award information indicates See Texas eGrants listing for funding details. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
When is the deadline for Border Zone Fire Departments (BZFD), FY2027?
The current target date is March 12, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.