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Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants is a grant from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry that funds rural volunteer fire departments in Louisiana to build firefighting capacity and improve preparedness. The 50/50 matching fund program covers up to 50% of approved expenditures for eligible items including personal protective equipment, hoses, nozzles, and communication equipment, with no single item exceeding $10,000.
A Wildland Fire Grant component also supports departments protecting state and private lands from wildfire. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit rural fire departments serving communities of 10,000 or fewer, with at least 80% volunteer personnel. The 2026 application deadline is July 1, 2026.
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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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Volunteer fire departments in rural Louisiana. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants 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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Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure is a grant from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry that funds agricultural producers, processors, and distributors in Louisiana to strengthen the middle of the food supply chain. The Louisiana RFSI program was awarded through the USDA and aims to build supply chain resilience, provide better markets to small farms and food businesses, and support the development of value-added products. Eligible applicants include agricultural producers, processors, and distributors in Louisiana. The program advances fair prices, fair wages, new jobs, and expanded market access for small and mid-sized agricultural operations as part of USDA's broader food system transformation initiative. Grant amounts vary by project.
Specialty Crop Grant Programs is a grant from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry that funds projects to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Louisiana. Administered through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP), Louisiana accepts applications for project proposals included in the state's annual plan. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, dried fruits, tree nuts, horticulture products, and nursery crops including floriculture. Eligible applicants are specialty crop producers and organizations in Louisiana. Projects may focus on marketing, promotion, research, food safety, and pest control. Grant amounts vary by project scope.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
USDA NIFA's Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program offers $4.8M in FY2026 with a July 16 deadline — planning grants to $50K and project grants to $400K over four years. The catch is a 1:1 match that screens out most applicants. Here is how to build the match, choose your track, and write a self-reliance story that scores.
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