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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is a 50/50 cost-share grant administered through the Ohio Division of Forestry.
It aims to help fire departments acquire wildland fire equipment (UTVs / ATVs / wildfire slip-in units), personal protective equipment (PPE), MARCS communication devices, and other items that support rural fire department development.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fire departments located within the ODNR Forestry Wildfire Protection Areas. Applicants must have a Fire Department Identification number (FDID) and their fiscal entity must have a UEI number registered with sam.gov. Departments must also be registered in ohiopays.ohio.gov and have valid payment address/information. Fire department composition information to verify 80% volunteer membership is sourced from apps.usfa.fema.gov/registry/download. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program are due November 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is funded by Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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NatureWorks Grant Program is a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) that funds the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of public park and recreation areas across Ohio. Financed through the Ohio Parks and Natural Resources Bond Issue approved by voters in 1993, the program has supported over 2,300 public park projects across all 88 counties. Local government subdivisions — including townships, villages, cities, counties, park districts, and conservancy districts — are eligible; nonprofit agencies and local school boards are not. Awards reimburse up to 75% of approved project costs, with a maximum of $150,000 per county. Applicants must demonstrate proof of ownership or a 15-year irrevocable lease. The application deadline is July 1, 2026.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Division of Forestry. This 50/50 cost-share grant program helps fire departments acquire wildland fire equipment (UTVs / ATVs / wildfire slip-in units), PPE, MARCS communication devices, and other items that support rural fire department development.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.
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