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Louisiana Volunteer Fire Assistance - Wildland Fire Grant is sponsored by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. These grants assist rural fire departments in Louisiana in addressing critical preparedness needs for firefighter safety, increasing initial attack capability for suppression efforts and training, and protecting state and private lands threatened by wildfire.
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Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Get funding in rural areas to build firefighting capacity Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants are available to assist rural fire departments in Louisiana.
These grants: Address critical preparedness needs for firefighter safety Increase initial attack capability suppression efforts and training Protect state and private lands threatened by wildfire.
Definition: A rural volunteer fire department is defined as “an organized, not for profit, fire protection organization that provides service primarily to a community or city with a population of 10,000 or less or to a rural area, as defined by the Secretary of Agriculture, whose firefighting personnel is 80 percent or more volunteer, and that is recognized as a fire department by the laws of the State. ” 16 U.S.C.
2106 2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grants This is a 50/50 matching fund program meant to assist rural fire departments in building firefighting capacity. Federal funds will pay up to 50% of approved program expenditures, with the local fire department paying at least 50% or more. Cost-share assistance WILL NOT exceed the awarded funds obligated for a qualified department.
Eligible items for purchase include Personal Protective Equipment, Hoses, Nozzles, Communication Equipment, etc. No single item may cost greater than $10,000. Review our grant guidelines before applying. Applications are due July 1, 2026.
Applicants will be notified beginning September 1, 2026. Contact us if you haven't heard by September 20, 2026. Once awarded, complete a finance disbursement report for reimbursement of costs.
The report must be received by our Baton Rouge office by 4:30 p. m. on March 1, 2027.
2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance - Wildland Fire Grant This is a 50/50 matching fund program meant to assist rural fire departments in building firefighting capacity. Federal funds will pay up to 50% of approved program expenditures, with the local fire department paying at least 50% or more. Cost-share assistance WILL NOT exceed the awarded funds obligated for a qualified department.
This “specialty” grant is provided by funding allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The additional VFA funding is dedicated to the purchase of Wildland items only. Eligible items for purchase include Wildland Personal Protective Equipment (NFPA 1977 compliant), Hose, Nozzles, Fittings less than 3” in diameter, Communication Equipment, Pump Units, etc. No single item may cost greater than $10,000.
Review our grant guidelines before applying. Applications are due July 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified beginning September 1, 2026.
Contact us if you haven't heard by September 20, 2026. Once awarded, complete a finance disbursement report for reimbursement of costs. The report must be received by our Baton Rouge office by 4:30 p.
m. on March 1, 2027. forestprotection@ldaf.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural fire departments in Louisiana recognized by local governing bodies, with a minimum of 80% volunteer personnel and compliance with state regulations. Focuses solely on wildland firefighting needs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Louisiana Volunteer Fire Assistance - Wildland Fire Grant is funded by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Louisiana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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