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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program

Illinois DNR (USDA Forest Service pass-through) · Rural communities under 10,000 population

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Up to $10,00050/50 match; single-item cap $5,000Annual (spring); ~3-month window when postedDeadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural/volunteer fire departments

50/50 matching grants up to $10,000 helping rural fire departments buy wildland firefighting equipment, PPE, training, and communications gear.

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