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Find similar grantsRural VFD Assistance Program (HB 2604) is sponsored by Texas A&M Forest Service. A cost-sharing program funded by the Texas Legislature that provides funding to rural Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs) for the acquisition of firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry-hydrants, computer systems, and firefighter training.
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Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program - Texas A&M Forest Service The Rural VFD Assistance Program provides funding to VFDs for the acquisition of firefighting vehicles, fire and rescue equipment, protective clothing, dry-hydrants, and firefighter training. The program also provides grants for volunteer recruitment resources and emergency assistance following catastrophic events and declared states of disaster.
Recognized, non-profit volunteer fire departments operated by its members are eligible. Any part-paid/part-volunteer fire department is also eligible if the number of paid members is 20 or fewer. The fire department must be a recognized fire department, located in and operating within a designated primary protection area as assigned by the county.
Primary protection areas cannot overlap. The fire department must be in good standing with the State of Texas and the agency. To receive grants utilizing federal funds, receiving departments must meet additional federal requirements .
Established by the 77 th Texas Legislature in 2001, the program has been successful in helping fire departments get the vehicles, training, and equipment they would otherwise not have had access to. Due to its usefulness to the fire service of Texas, the request volume far exceeds the program’s yearly funding. Therefore, while we would like to fund every request, it unfortunately takes some time to help every department in need.
Equipment Round 5 Awards (All Program Categories) – August 26, 2026 Special Announcement – New Legislative Funding FY26 Program Updates and Changes 2026 TEEX Spring and Municipal Schools: Grants for meal cards and dorms are no longer offered. Notice Regarding Grant Reimbursement Timelines As reimbursement activity has increased, some departments have inquired about current processing timelines.
Through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program alone, the agency has awarded more than $200 million in grants this fiscal year, compared to approximately $22 million in a typical year. This historic level of funding has resulted in a substantial increase in reimbursement activity and the number of requests requiring review and processing.
The agency is currently anticipating reimbursement timelines of approximately 8-12 weeks for many requests, although processing times may vary based on submission volume, program requirements, and other factors. The agency remains committed to processing requests as quickly as possible while ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds and compliance with state requirements.
We appreciate the patience and partnership of Texas fire departments as we work through this unprecedented level of program activity.
Active Declared State of Disaster Grants 253 – Heavy Rainfall and Flooding | 7/2/25 – 7/30/26 263 – Severe Storm June 2026 | 6/14/26 – 7/30/26 264 – Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flooding | 7/13/26 – 8/16/26 Apply for training tuition, apparatus, equipment, and emergency grants through FireConnect, ou r home for fire department assistance programs. FireConnect (external link) Need assistance with FireConnect?
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How to Update Department Profile Information (external link) How to Upload Documentation (external link) W-9 Forms (external link) Requesting Extensions (external link) Training Tuition (external link) Apparatus & Equipment (external link) Emergency Grants (external link) Revising Apparatus & Equipment Requests (external link) Apparatus Rating Factor – Age of Fleet (external link) Volunteer Recruitment Resources Volunteer Recruitment Resources Grant Application (external link) Recent Funding Information FY26 Equipment Round 4 Funding Summary (external link) FY26 Equipment Round 3 Funding Summary (external link) FY26 Equipment Round 2 Funding Summary (external link) FY26 Equipment Round 1 Funding Summary (external link) FY26 DoD Firefighter Property Program (FFP) Slip-On Unit Awards (external link) FY25 Annual Report (external link) Texas A&M Forest Service places a high value on public input and participation.
The public is welcome to submit suggestions regarding the Rural VFD Assistance Program (HB2604) by email, mail, or in person. Mail: Attn: RVFDAP Suggestions Capacity Building Department 200 Technology Way, Suite 1162 College Station, Texas 77845-3424 In Person: A public meeting is held each year to receive public input and suggestions regarding the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program.
The meeting is publicized fourteen days in advance. It takes place at the Texas A&M Forest Service Headquarters and is open to everyone. Suggestion Form (external link) Questions?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Recognized nonprofit and small part-paid volunteer fire departments in Texas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rural VFD Assistance Program (HB 2604) is funded by Texas A&M Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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USDA-FS-2026-CFP puts $4.95 million behind fee-simple forest acquisition, caps requests at $600,000, and requires a 50 percent non-federal match. But the deadline that will actually disqualify you is October 13 — the date your application must be in your State Forester's hands, two weeks before the Forest Service ever sees it.
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