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Indiana DNR Fire Program – Volunteer Fire Assistance & Equipment

Indiana DNR Division of Forestry (USDA Forest Service) · Rural areas outside incorporated cities/towns

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Up to $5,000Maximum award $5,000; 50/50 matching federal grant; departments have two years to complete projectsApplications due March 1 of each grant year; next deadline Mar 1, 2027Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural/volunteer fire departments

About this program

Provides rural fire departments 50% VFA grants up to $5,000 plus surplus federal equipment and wildfire hand-tool caches for wildland fire response.

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