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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant - Kentucky

Kentucky Division of Forestry (USDA Forest Service pass-through) · Rural communities of 10,000 or fewer, statewide

Closed

$1,000-$5,00050/50 reimbursement cost-shareApplications closed Apr 30, 2026; next cycle not announced as of Aug 2026Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural/volunteer fire departments

Cost-share grants help rural fire departments buy wildland gear like Nomex, pumps, hoses, hand tools and PPE for wildfire protection.

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