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Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFA) Program

Maine Forest Service / USDA Forest Service · Rural communities (population 10,000 or fewer)

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Up to $5,00050/50 cash match required ($5,000 grant + $5,000 match)Annual (Dec 19, 2025 for 2026 cycle)Deadline / status

Who's eligible

Rural fire departments (NIMS compliant)

About this program

Federal cost-share grants help rural fire departments buy wildland firefighting equipment, PPE, and water-handling gear to prevent and suppress fires.

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