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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant - Arizona

Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) · Rural Arizona (communities under 10,000)

Closed

Up to $10,000 per department per yearCost-shareThe most recent cycle closed February 18, 2026 (close of business). DFFM runs this annually as the Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) grant; no 2027 window has been announced.Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural fire departments and districts serving 10,000 or fewer residents, with at least 80% volunteer firefighting personnel

About this program

Federally funded DFFM grants, administered as the Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) program, giving rural volunteer fire departments up to $10,000 a year for PPE, fire shelters, hand tools, radios and wildland training.

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