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Program is cyclical, not a single fixed deadline. Page states new grant funding is expected in early 2027 and applications are generally available in Q1 of the calendar year.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program is a grant from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet that funds equipment and training for volunteer fire departments in eligible Kentucky communities. Administered through the Kentucky Division of Forestry in cooperation with partner agencies, the program enhances rural fire protection capabilities and protects forested areas across the state.
The program is part of a suite of grants focused on protecting and enhancing Kentucky's forest resources. Eligible applicants are volunteer fire departments serving rural and eligible communities in Kentucky. Award amounts vary.
Applicants should contact the Kentucky Division of Forestry for current funding availability and application requirements.
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Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Grant Opportunities The Division of Forestry works in cooperation with several other entities to provide grant opportunities for the purpose of protecting and enhancing the forest resources of Kentucky.
Historically, grant funding has been available to volunteer fire departments and communities for the purpose of wildland fire protection and to communities for the purpose of urban and community forestry projects. Scroll down for specific information about these grants.
Assistance to Volunteer Fire Departments All fire departments are required to obtain a Vendor Code number from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of the Controller for the fire department. All fire departments with IRS Non-Profit Designation status must include an IRS Determiniation letter with grant submittal.
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) program is designed to establish and enhance fire protection in communities with a population of 10,000 persons or less. Through this program, the Division of Forestry provides training, grant funds and technical advice to rural fire departments.
Volunteer Fire Assistance grants funding ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000 is available through a 50/50 reimbursement system on an annual basis. Grant applications are generally available during the first quarter of the calendar year, and recipients are reimbursed for approved costs at the end of the grant cycle.
Eligible equipment items that can be purchased with VFA grant funding include: Wildland Fire Hand Tools and Personal Protective Equipment The 2026 VFA Program Grant Application is now available . For more information and assistance regarding the grants, email KDFGrants. VFA@ky.
gov or williamh. duncan@ky. gov Rural Fire Suppression Technical Advisor, at (606) 671-0302.
Application deadline is April 30, 2026. The Volunteer Fire Assistance Natural Disaster Grant The Volunteer Fire Assistance Natural Disaster (VFAND) Grant program, provides grant funds and technical advice to rural fire departments in communities with a population of 10,000 persons or less that have been negatively affected by a recent Natural Disaster.
This includes tornados, flooding, ice storms, and any events where a natural disaster resulted in a declared state of emergency. VFAND grants are currently available on an annual basis and applications are generally available during the first quarter of the calendar year. Grant recipients are reimbursed for approved costs at the end of the grant cycle.
Grant funds ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available through a 50/50 reimbursement system. Eligible equipment items that can be purchased with VFAND grant funding include: Nomex clothing, pumps, hoses, tanks, fire shelters, wildland fire hand tools and personal protective equipment. VFAND Application Forms are available on line.
Application deadline is April 30, 2026. Kentucky Firewise USA ® Community Grants The Firewise USA ® Community grant program provides funding to assist communities in wildland-urban interface areas to reduce wildfire risk. The grant cycle runs from Oct.
1 through June 30. Grantees must complete project activities and submit receipts and documentation in order to receive reimbursement. Download a copy of the KY Firewise Grant Application.
To learn more about how to reduce wildfire risk in your community, visit the National Firewise Web site or contact the division's Firewise USA ® Program Coordinator, kessley. baker@ky. gov .
For grant questions contact KDF Grants. Firewise@ky. gov .
Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant - 2026 The Kentucky Division of Forestry's Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant is open for applications February 15 - April 3, 2026.
Unobligated funds of $156,721 will be available to local governments, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, and educational institutions to support work increasing access to trees and green spaces, and the many benefits they provide. Funded through the U.S. Forest Service from the Inflation Reduction Act, 100% of funding is intended to be delivered to or used to serve underserved and disadvantaged communities.
Communities and organizations are encouraged to apply for between $1,000 and $4,000. Larger proposals will be considered. Consideration will be given to ensure smaller communities have equitable access to funding.
No match funding will be required. Look for more information on the Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant page or cwiedamann@ky. gov to join our mailing list.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Rural fire departments serving communities of 10,000 or fewer residents; must obtain a KY Vendor Code; nonprofit organizations need an IRS determination letter. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 to $5,000 per grant (50/50 reimbursement). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program is funded by Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. 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.
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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program (FY27) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The C-UAS Grant Program provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor UAS. While primarily for government entities, small businesses developing such technology could be sub-applicants or vendors to eligible government entities for the procurement of C-UAS detection equipment. The FY2027 round will be distributed broadly to all 56 states and territories.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) - CN25 is sponsored by California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Provides funding for physical security enhancements and related security activities to non-profit organizations that are at high risk of hate crimes or terrorist attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
The California Energy Commission released GFO-26-503 on October 23, 2026, the first Proposition 4 round of the Distributed Electricity Backup Assets program. It offers $2 million to $8 million grants for new zero-emission storage, load flexibility, distributed generation and microgrids that must dispatch during extreme events for at least three seasons. Because SB 105 reserves $12.5 million to $23 million for GRIP water utility projects, the competitive pool is smaller than the headline. What the solicitation requires and how to build a winning application before the November 5 workshop.
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