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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service. This program provides financial and technical assistance to rural volunteer fire departments to enhance wildland fire suppression capabilities, firefighter safety, and basic wildland fire training. Funds can be used for personal protective equipment, firefighting tools, and essential training.
Radio equipment for wildland firefighting would likely be eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: A single fire department serving a rural area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less is eligible. Area fire departments may serve an aggregate population greater than 10,000 if the service area includes a rural area or community with a population of 10,000 or less. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $3,500 (50/50 cost share). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is funded by Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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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