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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program is sponsored by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Division of Forestry. The VFA Grant program is a 50/50 cost-share grant program focused on helping fire departments acquire wildland fire equipment, personal protective gear, MARCS communication devices, and other items that support rural fire department development.
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Southern Ohio Fire Departments Awarded Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants | Josh Williams | Ohio House of Representatives COLUMBUS – State Representative Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) is pleased to announce that fire departments across Gallia, Jackson and Lawrence Counties were recently awarded funding through the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grant program, totaling more than $70,915 in support.
Funding will be used towards critical resources, such as MARCS communications devices, wildfire suppression tools, and rescue supplies. The breakdown per county is as follows: “These grants will be helpful to 11 fire departments throughout House District 93,” said Stephens. “I’m pleased to support this initiative to assist our volunteer firefighters and the great work they do to help our communities.
” Overall, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry approved grant funding for 95 projects totaling more than $593,000 for fire departments in rural areas of Ohio. VFA grants are directed to rural fire departments composed of at least 80% volunteer firefighters that serve communities with populations of less than 10,000 people within the ODNR Forestry wildfire protection area.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fire departments located within the ODNR Forestry Wildfire Protection Areas are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a Fire Department Identification number (FDID) and a UEI number registered with sam. 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, Ohio Division of Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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