Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant
This funding opportunity provides financial and technical support to volunteer fire departments in rural communities with populations under 10,000, helping them acquire equipment, training, and organizational resources.
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant is provided by the USDA Forest Service through the New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department's Forestry Division. This grant supports volunteer fire departments in rural areas or communities with populations under 10,000 by providing financial and technical assistance for equipment, training, and organizational support. Eligible departments must be recognized by state law, have a volunteer workforce of 80% or more, and are required to provide a 10% matching contribution. The maximum award for equipment, PPE, and training is $20,000, while a Wildland Coordinator position grant can be up to $24,999.
Award Range
Not specified - $24,999
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 0.1
Additional Details
- Award Ceiling: $20,000 (Equipment/PPE/Training), $24,999 (Wildland Coordinator) - The grant requires a 10% match from the community, which cannot be sourced from other federal funds.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Exclusive - see details: Volunteer Fire departments - Must serve communities with a population of less than 10,000, with a volunteer workforce of 80% or more.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
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