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Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (Pennsylvania) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. This program provides grants to volunteer fire departments in Pennsylvania for wildfire suppression equipment, protective gear, radios, dry hydrant installation, wildfire prevention and mitigation, and wildfire training.
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Apply for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants for Fighting Wildfires | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Apply for Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants for Fighting Wildfires Grant Opening 2025: October 14 through December 31, 2025. Please read below for more information.
Apply for fire assistance grants Directions for grant applications The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry administers some federal programs and grants to help volunteer fire departments with wildland fires. \r\n Grant Opening 2025: October 14 through December 31, 2025 \r\n Please read below for more information.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Forestry administers some federal programs and grants to help volunteer fire departments with wildland fires. Grant Opening 2025: October 14 through December 31, 2025 Please read below for more information.
Directions for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Application (PDF) 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (PDF) Directions for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Application (PDF) 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (PDF) How to Apply for 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants \r\n All applicants will be required to agree to terms and conditions of funding during the application process.
If awarded, the agreement of these terms and conditions will become the grant agreement of the applicant. \r\n The 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (PDF) has info on 2023 approved grantees for reference. \r\n Pennsylvania fire company officers can apply for Volunteer Fire Assistance grants using the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Grant Portal .
\r\n Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Eligibility \r\n You CAN use grants for: Purchase of wildfire suppression equipment Mobile or portable radios Installation of dry hydrants Wildfire prevention and mitigation Some projects involve converting and maintaining federal excess vehicles.
These vehicles are from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry and used for fire suppression \r\n \r\n Projects that buy wildland fire suppression equipment and protective gear will be a priority. \r\n We will focus on fire companies that have goals and plans to achieve them. \r\n You CANNOT use grants for: Purchase of structural fire equipment or protective gear Supply hose larger than 2.
5 inches in diameter Routine maintenance of vehicles not received from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry Fire police equipment and gear Search and rescue equipment and gear \r\n \r\n Federal rules require tracking of purchases over $10,000.
For that reason, purchases will be limited to new or used 4x4 vehicles, defined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Equipment, PMS 200 | NWCG as a Type 5/6/7 Wildland Engine. The total cost must be $60,000 or less, and slip-on/skid units, pumps, and Utility Terrain Vehicles only. \r\n Due to high demand and limited funding, there is a five-year waiting period between the years a fire company is eligible to receive grants.
\r\n If a fire company received a $7,500 grant or less in the last five years, they are eligible for assistance one more time. The total in the last two years must not exceed the program's maximum grant each year. \r\n Effective planning optimizes equipment, personnel, and organizational resources.
\r\n So, we will focus on fire companies that have set goals and made plans to meet them. \r\n Check the Directions for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Application (PDF) before beginning the application process. All applicants will be required to agree to terms and conditions of funding during the application process.
If awarded, the agreement of these terms and conditions will become the grant agreement of the applicant. The 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (PDF) has info on 2023 approved grantees for reference. Pennsylvania fire company officers can apply for Volunteer Fire Assistance grants using the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Grant Portal .
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Eligibility Purchase of wildfire suppression equipment Mobile or portable radios Installation of dry hydrants Wildfire prevention and mitigation Some projects involve converting and maintaining federal excess vehicles.
These vehicles are from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry and used for fire suppression Projects that buy wildland fire suppression equipment and protective gear will be a priority. We will focus on fire companies that have goals and plans to achieve them. You CANNOT use grants for: Purchase of structural fire equipment or protective gear Supply hose larger than 2.
5 inches in diameter Routine maintenance of vehicles not received from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry Fire police equipment and gear Search and rescue equipment and gear Federal rules require tracking of purchases over $10,000.
For that reason, purchases will be limited to new or used 4x4 vehicles, defined by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group Equipment, PMS 200 | NWCG as a Type 5/6/7 Wildland Engine. The total cost must be $60,000 or less, and slip-on/skid units, pumps, and Utility Terrain Vehicles only. Due to high demand and limited funding, there is a five-year waiting period between the years a fire company is eligible to receive grants.
If a fire company received a $7,500 grant or less in the last five years, they are eligible for assistance one more time. The total in the last two years must not exceed the program's maximum grant each year. Effective planning optimizes equipment, personnel, and organizational resources.
So, we will focus on fire companies that have set goals and made plans to meet them. Check the Directions for the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Application (PDF) before beginning the application process. Resources for Volunteer Fire Departments DCNR adminsters several federal programs and grants to help volunteer fire departments related to wildland fires.
Federal Excess Property Program The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry acquires excess federal equipment under the Federal Excess Property Program. It then assigns that equipment to rural fire departments. \r\n The equipment is considered on loan to the receiving fire department.
\r\n Only equipment used for fire suppression activities is available through this program. \r\n The bureau will license program vehicles for fire departments that participate. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry acquires excess federal equipment under the Federal Excess Property Program.
It then assigns that equipment to rural fire departments. The equipment is considered on loan to the receiving fire department. Only equipment used for fire suppression activities is available through this program.
The bureau will license program vehicles for fire departments that participate. Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program The Bureau of Forestry gets excess military gear. It then transfers the equipment to fire departments and emergency service agencies.
\r\n Equipment recipients can get a title certificate. To do this, they must convert the equipment and make it ready for use. Fire departments are responsible for licensing these vehicles.
The Bureau of Forestry gets excess military gear. It then transfers the equipment to fire departments and emergency service agencies. Equipment recipients can get a title certificate.
To do this, they must convert the equipment and make it ready for use. Fire departments are responsible for licensing these vehicles. Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants Application Period : October 14, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
\r\n To follow Pennsylvania Management Directive 305. 20, all applicants will be required to agree to terms and conditions of funding during the application process. \r\n If awarded, the agreement of these terms and conditions will become the grant agreement of the applicant.
\r\n The U.S. Department of Agriculture helps state officials to organize, train, and equip local forces in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 people. \r\n The goal is to prevent, control, and suppress fires that threaten: \r\n \r\n This program aims to save lives and protect property in rural areas with poor fire protection.
\r\n Agencies chosen to participate are based on vulnerability and whether they have adequate existing fire protection. \r\n This is a cost-share program. Financial aid for any project in any fiscal year cannot exceed 50 percent of the actual costs.
This includes the costs of local, public, and nonprofit organizations in the agreement. The largest grant for 2025 is $15,000. Application Period : October 14, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
To follow Pennsylvania Management Directive 305. 20, all applicants will be required to agree to terms and conditions of funding during the application process. If awarded, the agreement of these terms and conditions will become the grant agreement of the applicant.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture helps state officials to organize, train, and equip local forces in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 people. The goal is to prevent, control, and suppress fires that threaten: This program aims to save lives and protect property in rural areas with poor fire protection. Agencies chosen to participate are based on vulnerability and whether they have adequate existing fire protection.
This is a cost-share program. Financial aid for any project in any fiscal year cannot exceed 50 percent of the actual costs. This includes the costs of local, public, and nonprofit organizations in the agreement.
The largest grant for 2025 is $15,000. For questions, contact the Bureau of Forestry by phone or email.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Volunteer fire departments in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 people in Pennsylvania. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants (Pennsylvania) is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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