Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program is sponsored by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). This is a federally funded grant program administered by CAL FIRE that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications, and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters.

# VOLUNTEER FIRE CAPACITY PROGRAM State of California – Natural Resources Agency California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection INTRODUCTION ................................ ................................ ................................

....................... 4 PROVISIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1978 .................. 4 COMPLYING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS ................................

.............................. 5 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATON 1977 AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ................................ ................................

................................ ............................. 5 HOW FUNDS CAN BE USED ................................

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6 ELIGIBILITY ................................ ................................ ................................

............................... 6 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS ................................ ................................

................................ 7 APPLICATION SUBMISSION ................................ ................................

................................ ... 11 AWARD NOTIFICATION EMAIL ................................

................................ ............................... 11 GRANT AGREEMENT INSTRUCTIONS ................................

................................ .................. 12 BOARD RESOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS AND CORRESPONDING CAL FIRE TEMPLATE ....

12 GRANT AGREEMENT PACKAGE SUBMISSION ................................ ................................ .....

15 IMPORTANT DATES ................................ ................................ ................................

................ 16 CAL FIRE HEADQUARTER S CONTACT INFORMATION ................................ ........................

17 REGIONAL CAL FIRE UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION ................................ .......................... 18 APPENDICES ................................

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22 APPENDIX A: CHECKLISTS ................................ ................................ ................................

. 22 APPENDIX B: APPLICATION SAMPLE ................................ ................................

................ 23 APPENDIX C: GRANT AGREEMENT SAMPLE ................................ ................................

.... 29 APPENDIX D: GRANT AGREEMENT FORM SAMPLE ................................ .........................

36 APPENDIX E: BOARD RESOLUTION SAMPLE ................................ ................................ ...

37 3 | P a g e THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 4 | P a g e This procedural guide addresses procedures for the Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC ) Program and includes information for the use of grant funds provided by the VFC and administered by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

The VFC Grant Program provides funding to organize, equip and train local fire departments to prevent and suppress fires in rural areas and rural communities.

CAL FIRE is responsible for administering grant funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) U.S. Forest Service as authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 and has been authorized to make awards on a matching basis to public entities such as cities, counties, special districts and volunteer fire departments. AWARDS ARE PROVIDED ON A REIMBURS MENT BASIS.

RECIPIENTS MUST COMPLETE THE APPROVED AWARD PROJECT(S) USING LOCAL FUNDS AND ## PROVISIONS OF THE COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT The A ct provides for financial assistance to organize, train , and equip local firefighting forces to prevent, control and suppress fires threatening life, res ources and other improvemen ts in rural areas and communities .

This assistance is available only to communities with a population under 10,000, however , groups of smaller communities (at least one being 10,000 people or less) may join in a combined effort to service more The level of funding expected for California fluctuates on an annual basis . Financial assistance for any project cannot exceed 50% of actual expenditures.

Priority will be given to multi -community projects (serving at least one community under 10,000 people) such as countywide planning, regional coordination groups, and several communities planning protection for an entire rural area.

5 | P a g e ## COMPLYING WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), sex , age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD - 3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at https://www. usda. gov/sites/default/files/ documents/ad -3027.

pdf , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632 -9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to i nform the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (OASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation.

The completed AD -3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D. C. 20250 -9410; or Email: program.

intake@usda. gov USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

## NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATON 1977 AND PERSONAL As a result of the recommendation from the 2003 Blue Ribbon Report to the Governor of California, CAL FIRE has included a section in the VFC grant a pplication that states applicants are certifying that their wildland firefighters are fully equipped with appropriate, approved wildland fire response Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1977 Clothing and Equipment for Wildland Fire Fighting and are trained to a proficient level in Departments not currently in compliance with the NFPA 1977 standard for wildland firefighter safety clothing and equipment will only be considered for awards which bring their department s into compliance with this standard .

Consideration for grant awards will place a higher priority for funding reimbursement of firefighter PPE purchases and associated training for those departments not currently meeting the standard. 6 | P a g e Cost -share funds will be awarded to local governments to assist rural areas in upgrading their capability to organize, train , and equip loc al forces for fire protection.

Awards will be limited to a minimum of $500 and a projected maximum of $20,000. Further assistance may be provided through loans from other sources of Federal funds for purchase s of major items of equipment and facilities. Proposed projects should be compatible with existing protection of state, county , and local areas.

Communities or agencies imposing strict boundary limits, i.e., excluding rural residents , will not be considered for this program. The use of funds for new fire engines and othe r vehicles is not allowed. However, the cost of the conversion of vehicles obtained through the Federal Excess Personal Property Program (FEPP) to water tenders, engines, brush trucks, and equipment trucks may be funded under the VFC grant.

Training local fire forces in both wildfire and structural fire techniques is a primary goal of this grant . The program should include a basic training program of at least 40 hours. In addition, an advanced training course of at least 40 hours should be developed.

Communications for alarm systems and dispatch capabilities should be considered an integral part of the rural fire department. Funds are available for the development and purchase of radio equipment for dispatching centers, vehicles and alert monitors , and Requests for construction projects of any type are NOT fundable.

Requests for HAZMAT, extrication, rescue, medical aid , and other non -fire training costs or materials are NOT fundable. Funding for departments must meet at least one of the following qualifications: 1. A single fire department serving a rural area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less.

2. Area fire departments (fire districts, townships, etc.) may serve an aggregate population of greater than 10,000 so long as the service area of the fire department includes a rural area or a rural community having a population of 10,000 or less. The VFC funding must be used to benefit the rural population.

7 | P a g e 3. A single county or town with a population over 10,000 which is served by two or more fire districts operating entirely within the bounds of the county or town may qualify so long as the service area of a given fire department includes a rural area or a rural community or the population of the fire department's jurisdiction is 10,000 o r less. The VFC funding must be used for the rural 4.

A single community with a population greater than 10,000 and having a single fire department with one or more fire stations may qualify. The fire department must have a service area that includes a rural area or community that does not exceed 10,000 population.

Also, a single community with a population greater than 10,000 which also provides fire protection to an adjoining rural community of 10,000 or less population by contract may also be eligible provided the VFC funding is used entirely to support the rural community.

\ A single community fire department serving a population greater than 10,000 and not providing protection to a rural area or to a rural community is not eligible for VFC ## APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please note that some of the repeat ed fields between the application and the assurances section will be auto -populated with information already entered along with formula -driven sections that cannot be overridden .

A sample o f the application can be found in Appendix B (page 2 4). You will be able to save your answers on the application form. You only need to submit one application.

Please print, sign, scan and attach a signed PDF application (DocuSign signatures are permitted) . Submit the application via email to CALFIRE. GRANTS@FIRE.

CA. GOV . • Download the fillable application form from the CAL FIRE VFC webpage.

https://www. fire. ca.

gov/what -we -do/fire -protection/cooperative -efforts Section A: Department/Organization ▪ Name of the organization that is applying for grant funds . ▪ First and last name of the primary contact person for the organization . ▪ Street address of the organization , including street, city, county, state, and zip code .

Use the second line for Mailing Address if different from the ▪ Use the drop -down menu to find the organization ’s associated regional CAL FIRE Unit (Go to REGIONAL CAL FIRE UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION on pages 18 -21 in this procedural guide to find the organization’s regional CAL FIRE Unit based on county ). 8 | P a g e ▪ Phone number and e mail address for the primary contact person for the ▪ Unique Entity ID (UEI) .

A link is provided on the application to look up your organization’s UEI number or apply for a new UEI from: www. SAM. gov .

▪ Organization Type: Use the drop -down menu to select organization type (Local Government, Non -Profit, or Tribal Government). • Section B : Area To Be Served By Award ▪ Number of communities that would be served by the award . ▪ Area to be served in square miles .

▪ Congressional District number of area to be served . Replace the “#” with the appropriate Congressional District number. If unsure of the area’ s Congressional District number use this link to find it by providing the area’s zip code http://www.

house. gov/representatives/find/ ▪ Population of area to be served . ▪ Annual budget of the organization .

▪ Latitude and L ongitude of area to be served . The Latitude must be between 32 and 42 degrees. Longitude must be between 114 and 125 degrees.

Latitude and Longitude minutes and seconds must be between 0 and 60. Use a central point in the organization’s service area for the general area covered by the p roject. All projects must have a project area.

▪ Average annual number of fire incidents . ▪ Average annual number of emergency medical services . ▪ Average annual number of incidents other than fire and emergency The t otal amount of incidents will auto -populate.

• Section D: Indian Tribal Community (Fill out only if the project area includes an ▪ Population of the Indian Tribal Community . ▪ Number of acres in the Indian Tribal Community . ▪ Nu mber of structures in the Indian Tribal Community .

▪ Distance to the nearest fire station in miles from the Indian Tribal • Section E : Proposed Project ▪ Use the drop -down menu under the heading “Type” to list what type of item is being requested – Communications, Equipment -Structural , Equipment - Wildland , Safety -Structural , Safety -Wildland , or Training . Include tax and shipping in the total unit cost.

o Communications Included equipment that can send/ receive communication such as portable radios, walkie talkies, pagers , alarm systems, etc . Towers are not acceptable items even if they are o Equipment -Wildland Includes tangible items that do not fit in the Communications, Safety or Training categories such as h and tools, fire hoses, nozzles, clamps , chainsaws, etc. , which will be used for Wildland firefighting .

Vehicles are not allowable. o Equipment -Structural Includes tangible items that do not fit in the Communications, Safety or Training categories such as fire hoses, nozzles, clamps etc. , which will be used for Structural firefighting. Vehicles are not allowable.

o Safety -Wildland Includes PPE for Wildland firefighting such as Nomex suits, boots, gloves, hood s, goggles , fire shelters , hydration packs, etc. Medical/ first response and rescue items are not allowable.

Includes PPE for Structural firefighting such as gloves, turnout pants and coats, hoods, goggles, boots, Self -Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) , etc. Medical/ first response and rescue o Training Includes any skill learned through videos, books, training components, tuition for offsite training, etc. Out of State training is not ▪ Under the heading “Item” enter in the name of the item being requested .

▪ Under the heading “Quantity” enter the number of units of the item that is ▪ Under the heading “Unit Cost” type in the dollar amount for the individual cost of the item . Unit cost shall be inclusive of sales tax, shipping, maintenance ▪ The total amount ( Quantity x Unit Cost) will auto -populate under the heading • Section F: Project Total Cost ▪ CAL FIRE USE ONLY .

The total amount will auto -populate from values in • Section G : Additional Information ▪ Briefly describe the area to be served in the provided box (fire protection system that is in place, the water system that is in place, the equipment being used, the facilities being use d, staffing, and hazards faced , etc.) . ▪ Briefly explain the purpose of the proposed project .

▪ State how the request(s) will maintain or bring your organization into compliance with NFPA 1977. • Bottom of Page: Certification Signature ▪ The grantee’s authorized representative must sign their full name and enter the date on the line s provided . • Bottom of Page: Name, Title, Date, City ▪ First and last name of grantee’s authorized representative .

▪ Title of grantee’s authorized representative . ▪ Date the application was completed . ▪ City name where the application was completed.

• Enter the name of the organization and select the organization type from the drop -down menu (Local Government, Non -Profit, or Tribal Government) . • Enter the authorized representative’s first name and last name , street address, mailing address (if different ), city, county, zip code , and state. • Next select the CAL FIRE Unit from the drop -down menu and enter the contact phone number .

Th e email add ress and UEI number will auto -populate from the first page of the application. • Read the USDA Forest Service Civil Rights literature . Link provided in Item 7 .

• Item 8 - Check either box: ▪ In compliance with NFPA 1977 and trained in the use of wildland PPE . ▪ Not in compliance with NFPA 1977 but are applying for grant funding to purchase Wildland PPE and/or provide required training . • Signature -Type in boxes provided: ▪ First and last name of authorized agent of organization .

▪ Title of authorized agent of the organization and d ate of signature . ▪ Authorized agent must sign on the signatur e line (DocuSign signature is ## APPLICATION SUBMISSIO N Applications are to be submitted by email. Only one copy of your application is required and should be submitted to the CAL FIRE Grants email address at CALFIRE.

GRANTS@FIRE. CA. GOV .

There is no hard copy submission. Application submittals are due to CALFIRE. GRANTS@FIRE.

CA. GOV by May 31 , 202 6, • Make sure that the application is filled out accurately and completely and is saved Print out the completed application form or fill out electronically (6 pages total).

Sign and date in the appropriate sections (page s 4 and 6) (DocuSign signature is • If printed, s can the completed application and add as an attachment to your • Email the application as an attachment (scanned and signed) to the CAL FIRE grants email address: CALFIRE. GRANTS@FIRE. CA.

GOV . ▪ Please CC yourself on the submittal email as backup verification that the app lication was sent by the CAL FIRE deadline . ▪ In the subject line type “VFC Application ” followed by the fire department’s ## AWARD NOTIFICATION EMAIL If your department/organization is awarded , a notification email will be sent by CAL FIRE to the email address( es) on your application.

The email will state that your department/organization has been awarded funds and it will contain seven (7) • Copy of approved Project Budget with award amount included • Seven (7) page Grant Agreement • Board Resolution template with sample • Form AD -1048 : Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions • AD -475A And Justice For All Poster • FS -850 Complying with Civil Rights Requirements Pamphlet 12 | P a g e The award notification email will be sent to all a warded applicants in September - If your department/organization is not chosen for VFC grant funds , CAL FIRE will notify the email address( es) on your application.

Applications denied due to insufficient funds will be kept on file for consideration should additional funds become available. ## GRANT AGREEMENT INSTRUCTIONS Once your organization has been chosen to receive award funds , an email with your grant agreement will be sent to you by CAL FIRE. A sample of the VFC Grant Agreement can be found in Appendix C (page 30 ).

• Fill in the official organization name on Page 1 next to the “ Applicant ” section directly beneath the header and on the “Applicant” line beneath the award • Have the Official who is authorized by the Resolution sign and date Page 1 on the Agreement. The date on the Grant Agreement CANNOT be earlier than the date on the Resolution. Electronic signatures are permitted .

• Fill in the official name of the organization on Page 2 , Paragraph 1 of the Terms and Conditions on the line item “Local Agency . ” The name shoul d be the same as the name used o n the Resolution and Page 1 . • Fill in t he contact information on Page 4 , Paragraph 1 2, “Addresses .

” This should be the mailing address of the organization. Also enter the first and last name of the primary contact, a telephone number and email address. ## BOARD RESOLUTION INSTRUCTIONS AND CORRE SPONDING CAL The governing body of your department must adopt a Resolution authorizing its chairperson , fire chief, or any other official to execute the Agreement between your department and CAL FIRE.

If your organization does not have a Resolution template , a CAL FIRE Board Resolution template is provided. A sample of the CAL FIRE Board Resolution template can be found on Appendix E (p age 3 8). The Resolution must have original Official signatures and either Clerk completed Certification of Resolution Section OR the Official Seal OR a Notary Certification.

CAL FIRE will email you the template with a sample and instructions if you are awarded Below is a sample with instructions on how t o fill out the CAL FIRE Board Resolution #1 Enter the official name of the county, city, district, fire dept. , etc. #2 Enter the name of the county in wh ich the local agency is located . #3 Enter the resolution number .

#4 Enter the grant number from Agreement, Page 1, Upper Rig ht Corn er, if not already entered (i.e. 7 GF 25xxx) . #5 Enter t he amount from the Terms and Conditions , Page 3 , Para graph 8 (i.e. #6 Enter the name and title of official who is authorized by the Board to sign the #7 Enter the date, month , and year of the Board meeting at which the resolution is #8 Enter the vote.

Use either the names of the Board Members or the number vote in each category (i.e. Ayes: 4, Nays: 0, Absent: 1) . #9 Signature s of Bo ard Member s signing resolution . Must be different than the official authorized to sign the Agreement in number 6 .

#10 Enter printed name s of the Board Member s signing resolution . This section is not required if there is an official seal or a notary certification provided in the OFFICAL SEAL OR NOTARY CERTIFICATION SECTION. #11 Enter the printed name of o fficial Certifying Resolution.

This must be a different official than the Board Member s signing the resolution in #9 and whose name s #12 Signature of the official certifying the resolution . The Official Seal or Notary Certification is not required if the CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION SECTION is completed. #14 Stamp or emboss the official seal or provide a notary certification below the OFFICIAL SEAL OR NOTARY CERTIFICATION SECTION heading .

14 | P a g e _______ Oakmont Fire Protection District________ COUNTY OF Fresno , STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN THE MATTER OF: Resolution Number: 23-0000 Approving the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Agreement # 7FG 26xxx __ for services from the date of last signatory on page 1 of the Agreement to August 31, 202 7 under the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Oakmont Fire Protection District , that said Board does hereby approve the Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection dated as of t he last signatory date on page 1 of the Agreement, and any amendments thereto.

This Agreement provides for an award, during the term of this agreement, under the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program of the Cooperative Fire Assistance Act of 1978 during the State Fiscal Year 202 6-27 up to and no more than the amount of $_10,000_ .

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John Miller, Fire Chief of said Board be and hereby is authorized to sign and execute said Agreement and any amendments on behalf of the Oakmont Fire The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Oakmont Fire Protection District , at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 22nd day of October, ______________________________ AYES: STOVER, TOWER, KERNS, OSGOOD Signature, Board of Directors Member NAYS: NONE Steven Kerns, Board Member _ ______________________________ Signature, Board of Directors Member James Tower, Director ___________ ------CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION ------ I Sarah Osgood , Clerk of the Oakmont Fire Protection District , County of Fresno , California do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution Number 23-0000 .

WITNESS MY HAND OR THE SEAL OF THE Oakmont Fire Protection District , on this 22nd day of October , 20 26. Clerk of the Board, Oakmont Fire Protection District Title and Name of Local Agency ## GRANT AGREEMENT PACKAGE SUBMISSION • Grant Agreement with Terms of Conditions sign ed and dated . • Completed Board Resolution signed and dated .

• Complete d AD -1048 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions form • *Compile all the listed documents and email the completed package no later than January 31 , 202 7 to CALFIRE. GRANTS@FIRE. CA.

GOV . > *AGrant Equipment Justification form must be filled out only for applicants approved to purchase a unit of > equipment that is $5,000 or more. The form will be included in the Grant Agreement package from CAL > FIRE for applicable awardees.

16 |P a g e The application must be completed and submitted to the CAL FIRE GRANTS email in box by 11:59 PM. A scanned application must be sent a s an attachment . DocuSign signatures are permitted.

Any applications sent after this date will not be considered for • September -October 202 6 CAL FIRE anticipates completing the application review process and will notify applicants receiving an award by email with instructions, copy of awarded a pplication, Grant Agreement , Board Resolution template with sample , and the AD -1048 Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion form .

Applicants not awarded will be notified by email. Awarded applicants must have completed and submitted their Grant CAL FIRE will email back Grant Agreements with CAL FIRE signature s of approval. Once CAL FIRE -approved Grant Agreements are received by awardees , funds can be spent.

Awarded applicants must have comp leted their approved project(s). All invoices with purchase dates after August 31, 2027 will not be reimbursed. All invoices with proof of purchase must be submitted to the CAL FIRE by email for processing and reimbursement .

Please anticipate payments up to eight weeks after invoices have been submitted, however invoices received towards the end of the state fiscal year , June 30, may have a later reimbursement date . > *Grant Agreements submitted earlier may receive their approved Grant Agreement earlier and can begin > spending at the earlier date.

17 |P a g e ## CAL FIRE HEADQUARTER S CONTACT INFORMATION COOPERATOR PROGRAM CONTACT: State , Federal , & International Program s Brandon Grundhoefer , Deputy Chief Email: Brandon. Grundhoefer@fire. ca.

gov COOPERATOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACT: Amanda Jernigan , Federal Grant s Analyst Email: Amanda. Jernigan@fire. ca.

gov The Cooperator Administrative contact is available for questions concerning invoices, billings, payments, deadlines, application instructions, agreement instructions, allowable purchases, and any other a dministrative issues. 18 | P a g e ## REGIONAL CAL FIRE UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION Alameda Santa Clara (SCU) 15670 Monterey Rd . Tuolumne -Calaveras (TCU ) 785 Mountain Ranch Amador -El Dorado (AEU) 2840 Mt.

Danaher Amador Amador -El Dorado (AEU) 2840 Mt. Danaher Butte Butte (BTU) 6640 Steiffer Road Calaveras Tuolumne -Calaveras (TCU) 785 Mtn. Ranch Rd.

Colusa Lake -Napa -Sonoma (LNU) 1199 Big Tree Rd. Contra Costa Santa Clara (SCU) 15670 Monterey St. Del Norte Humboldt -Del Norte (HUU) 118 S.

Fortuna Blvd. El Dorado Amador -El Dorado (AEU) 2840 Mt. Danaher Fresno Fresno -Kings (FKU) 210 S.

Academy Glenn Tehama -Glenn (TGU) 604 Antelope Blvd. Humboldt Humboldt -Del Norte (HUU) 118 S. Fortuna Blvd.

Imperial San Diego ( SD U) 2249 Jamacha Rd. Inyo San Bernardino (BDU) 3800 N. Sierra Way Kern Kern (KRN ) 5642 Victor Ave.

Kings Fresno -Kings (FKU) 210 S. Academy Lake Lake -Napa -Sonoma (LNU) 1199 Big Tree Rd. Lassen Lassen -Modoc (LMU) 697 -345 Highway 36 Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAU) 12605 Osborne Madera Madera -Mariposa -Merced Marin Marin (MRN) 33 Castle Rock Ave.

Mariposa Madera -Mariposa -Merced Mendocino Mendocino (MEU) 802 N. Main Street, Merced Madera -Mariposa -Merced Modoc Lassen -Modoc (LMU) 697 -345 Highway 36 Mono San Bernardino (BDU) 3800 N. Sierra Way Monterey San Benito -Monterey Napa Lake -Napa -Sonoma (LNU) 1199 Big Tree Rd.

Nevada Nevada -Yuba -Placer (NEU) 13760 Lincoln Way Orange Orange (ORC) Orange County Fire Placer Nevada -Yuba -Placer (NEU) 13760 Lincoln Way Plumas Lassen -Modoc (LMU) 697 -345 Highway 36 Riverside Riverside (RRU) 25380 Franklin Dr. Sacramento Amador -El Dorado (AEU) 2840 Mt. Danaher San Benito San Benito -Monterey San Bernardino San Bernardino (BDU) 3800 N. Sierra Way San Diego San Diego ( SDU ) 2249 Jamacha Rd.

San Francisco San Mateo -Santa Cruz Tuolumne -Calaveras (TCU) 785 Mtn. Ranch Rd. Santa Clara (SCU) 15670 Monterey St.

San Luis Obispo (SLU) 1150 Laurel Lane San Mateo San Mateo -Santa Cruz Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (SBU) 4410 Cathedral Santa Clara Santa Clara (SCU) 15670 Monterey St. Santa Cruz San Mateo -Santa Cruz Shasta Shasta -Trinity (SHU) 875 Cypress Ave. Sierra Nevada -Yuba -Placer (NEU) 13760 Lincoln Way Siskiyou Siskiyou (SKU) 1809 Fairlane Rd.

Solano Lake -Napa -Sonoma (LNU) 1199 Big Tree Rd. Sonoma Lake -Napa -Sonoma (LNU) 1199 Big Tree Rd. Tuolumne -Calaveras (TCU) 785 Mtn.

Ranch Rd. Santa Clara (SCU) 15670 Monterey St. Sutter Nevada -Yuba -Placer (NEU) 13760 Lincoln Way Nevada -Yuba -Placer (NEU) 13760 Lincoln Way Amador -El Dorado (AEU) 2840 Mt.

Danaher Tehama Tehama -Glenn (TGU) 604 Antelope Blvd. Trinity Shasta -Trinity (SHU) 875 Cypress Ave. Tulare Tulare (TUU) 1968 S.

Lovers Ln. Tuolumne Tuolumne -Calaveras (TCU) 785 Mtn. Ranch Rd.

Ventura Ventura (VNC) 2471 Latigo Ave. Yolo Lake -Napa -Sonoma (LNU) 1199 Big Tree Rd. Yuba Nevada -Yuba -Placer (NEU) 13760 Lincoln Way  Download the fillable electronic application , complete, and submit completed application to the CAL FIRE Grants email inbox at CALFIRE.

GRANTS@FIRE. CA. GOV by May 31 , 202 6.

 Wait for an Award Notification or Rejection Notification to come via email in September -October 202 6. > GRANT AGREEMENT PACKAGE Receive Award Notification email from CAL FIRE with Grant Agreement package  Complete a Board Resolution and have it signed , dated and certified.

 Complete all applicable sections of the Grant Agreement and s ign and date the  Complete Form AD -1048 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion - Lower Tier Covered Transactions .  Email the completed package no later than January 31 , 202 7 to CALFIRE. GRANTS@FIRE.

CA. GOV .  Begin purchasing items funded by the award AFTER YOU RECEIVE A FULLY  Complete the provided CAL FIRE invo ice coversheet (included in the Grant  Submit invoices for purchases made between the time you received an approved Grant Agreement signed by CAL FIRE and November 1 , 202 7.

Include invoice coversheet and corresponding invoices with proof of payment to CALFIRE. GRANTS@FIRE. CA.

GOV . 23 | P a g e APPENDIX C: GRANT AGREEMENT SAMPLE PROJECT TITLE: Volunteer Fire Capacity GRANT AGREEMENT: «Agreement_Number» PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD is from date upon approval through June 30, 202 6.

Under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement, the applicant agrees to complete the project as described in the project description, and the State of California, acting through the Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, agrees to fund the proje ct up to the total state grant amount indicated. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Cost -share funds awarded to provide assistance to rural areas in upgrading