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Volunteer Fire Assistance (Wildland Fire Assistance) Grants
Closed$4,500Maximum reimbursement grant of $4,500 per department; 50 percent reimbursement for wildland fire equipmentAnnual; 2025 cycle closed Oct 31, 2025 (awards announced Jan 6, 2026). The 2026 solicitation had not been posted as of Aug 1, 2026; Iowa DNR has historically opened it between July and September with an Oct 31 due dateDeadline / status
Who's eligible
Rural volunteer fire departments
About this program
Federal VFA funds via Iowa DNR reimburse 50% (up to $4,500) of wildland fire suppression gear for rural volunteer fire departments.
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