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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grants — Pennsylvania

PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry (USDA Forest Service) · Rural areas / communities under 10,000 population

Closed

Up to $15,00050% cost-share; max $15,000 (2025 cycle)Annual; last window Oct 14–Dec 31, 2025Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Volunteer fire companies

Federal-state cost-share reimbursing rural volunteer fire companies up to $15,000 (50%) for wildfire suppression gear, training, and prevention.

New grants, deadlines and where the money's flowing — free, 6 mornings a week.