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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program
ClosedUp to $10,000Reimburses 50% of project costs up to $10,000 per departmentFFY2026 cycle opened Dec 18, 2025 and closed Feb 16, 2026; $495,000 awarded to 73 volunteer fire departments announced Jun 5, 2026. Next cycle not announced as of Aug 1, 2026Deadline / status
Who's eligible
Rural/volunteer fire departments
About this program
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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