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Find similar grantsVolunteer Fire Assistance Program (VFA) Grant is sponsored by Mississippi Forestry Commission. Provides grants to rural fire departments for purchasing wildland firefighting equipment.
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Volunteer Fire Assistance Program | Mississippi Forestry Commission The Mississippi Forestry Commission administers the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program through an agreement with the USDA Forest Service. This is a 50/50 matching grant; however, the Mississippi Forestry Commission will cover the match portion.
To be eligible for this grant, the fire department must provide the latitude and longitude of your primary station’s location and provide a digital or paper map delineating the department’s protection boundaries. This program provides grants to eligible fire departments for the purchase of wildland firefighting equipment. Approved items include: Tanks, pumps, hose (up to 1.
5”), hose reels, hose fittings, nozzles Slip-on units, complete (tanks, pump, hose, etc.) for converting trucks to pumper units. (If the complete unit costs over $4,500, itemize the components.) Communication equipment (two-way radios) with statewide firefighting frequency and “pagers” with tone alerts and audio receivers.
Hand tools (backpack pumps, fire axes, fire flaps, etc.) Wildland protective items for firefighters (Nomex shirts, pants, jumpsuits, wildland helmets, boots, gloves, etc.) The 2026 Grant Application is now open! The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 4, 2026. 2026 VFA Grant Application For more information about the Volunteer Fire Assistance Program, contact: kwilliams@mfc.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fire departments in Mississippi communities with populations under 10,000. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $4,500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Volunteer Fire Assistance Program (VFA) Grant is funded by Mississippi Forestry Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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