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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Cost-Share Grant

Kansas Forest Service (USDA Forest Service pass-through) · Rural fire districts serving areas under 10,000 population, statewide KS

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Cost-share50/50 matching funds for wildland fire equipment, PPE/safety gear and communications2025 cycle closed; 2026 application expected fall 2025Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural and small-city volunteer fire departments protecting rural areas

About this program

Matching-funds grants help rural Kansas fire departments buy wildland firefighting equipment, safety gear and communications tools.

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