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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant

Minnesota DNR — Division of Forestry · Statewide (communities under 10,000)

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$1,000–$5,00050:50 match; ~120–140 grants awarded annuallyApplications accepted Sept 1 – Dec 1 annuallyDeadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural/volunteer fire departments

About this program

Matching grants of $1,000–$5,000 help Minnesota rural fire departments buy wildland suppression gear, safety equipment, and rural water storage systems.

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