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Application window was March 1 – April 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT. Deadline has now passed as of today (2026-05-11).
"Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program is sponsored by Kentucky Division of Forestry. This program is designed to establish and enhance fire protection in communities with a population of 10,000 persons or less. It provides training, grant funds, and technical advice to rural fire departments for eligible equipment items.
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2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant - KY Division of Forestry | KCTCS 2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant - KY Division of Forestry The Kentucky Division of Forestry will be accepting grant applications for the 2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program beginning March 1, 2026.
The objective of the program is to improve the capability and effectiveness of Kentucky’s rural volunteer fire departments to protect lives and property. They accomplish this through organizing, training, and equipping local firefighters for fire protection in rural areas, including communities of 10,000 persons or less. Grants will be awarded, ranging from a minimum of $1,000.
00 to a maximum of $5,000. 00 and will be administered through a 50/50 reimbursement system. Volunteer fire departments will carry out grant projects and submit invoices to the Kentucky Division of Forestry that document total program cost.
The Kentucky Division of Forestry reimburses 50 percent of the total project cost to the Grantee.
Eligible items that are available for purchase with grant funds include training materials, pumps, hoses, tanks, small fire suppression equipment, wildland personal protective equipment (PPE) such as Nomex® fire shelters, gloves, lights, etc. Additional details on the types of projects along with application forms and proposal instructions are available in the grant information package.
The fire department and Division of Forestry must sign a Memorandum of Agreement and receive an official project start letter before any project begins. The fire department would then be required to adhere to the project approved in its application. 2026 VFA Grant Application Grant proposals must be emailed to KDFGrants.
VFA@Ky. gov and must be received by 4:30 P. M.
EDT on April 30, 2026. No faxed or mailed applications If you have any questions, please contact Rural Fire Technical Advisor William H. Duncan, at (502)-782-3931 or KDFGrants.
VFA@Ky. gov . Kentucky Community & Technical College System
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Volunteer fire departments in communities with a population of 10,000 or less are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program is funded by Kentucky Division of Forestry. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. 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.