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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant

Montana DNRC (USDA Forest Service) · Rural communities of 10,000 or fewer

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50/50 cost-share (1:1 match required)50/50 matching grant2026 applications were due Feb 1, 2026; next cycle expected winter 2026-27 but not yet announcedDeadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural / volunteer fire departments

About this program

Provides 50/50 matching grants so rural volunteer fire departments can buy wildland training, protective gear, water handling and radio equipment.

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