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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant – Ohio
ClosedUp to $10,000Maximum $10,000 in federal reimbursement per multi-community project or individual fire department; 50/50 matching reimbursement grantFY2025 cycle closed Jan 15, 2026; ODNR announced $593,000 in awards to 95 rural fire departments in Feb 2026. No FY2026 application posted as of Aug 1, 2026Deadline / status
Who's eligible
Rural/volunteer fire departments (80%+ volunteer)
About this program
50/50 reimbursement grants up to $10,000 helping small rural fire departments buy wildland firefighting gear, PPE, tools, and communications equipment.
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