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Michigan Volunteer Fire Capacity Grants (VFA)

Michigan DNR (USDA Forest Service Volunteer Fire Assistance) · Rural MI communities ≤10,000 pop. with public forestland in protection area

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Up to $4,99950% of equipment costs up to $4,999 per grantee; approximately $300,000 available statewide each fiscal yearApplications available May 1 and due to the DNR fire supervisor June 30 annually; 2026 round closed Jun 30, 2026; next window May 1 - Jun 30, 2027Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural volunteer fire departments

About this program

50% cost-share up to $4,999 helping rural Michigan fire departments buy wildland firefighting and suppression equipment.

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