Firewise - Community Hazard Mitigation

About this grant

Please note: This award is NOT the Volunteer Fire Assistance Award to assist Virginia Fire Departments with supplies. The DOF Funding Opportunity for VFA 2027 awards has not yet opened up. Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grants are made available to organized communities or localities through the federal funding of the National Fire Plan to help at-risk communities reduce, or mitigate, potential threats from wildfire. All grants are a 80-20 match grant. For example, if you apply for a $1,000 grant, the community must be prepared to spend $200 or provide volunteer services that amount to $200 to receive a reimbursement of $1,000.

Eligibility details

• Eligible applicants: You can apply for a variety of mitigation projects that will reduce the risk to wildfires. The community must have had a wildfire risk assessment conducted within the previous five years and be working towards being recognized in the Firewise USA program administered by the NFPA. PLEASE NOTE: Grantee is responsible for reviewing and understanding DOF’s FAQ document which covers important grant management topics. This document can be found in the Announcements box here: https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/index.do . Also, new for 2026 awards, any personnel expenses claimed for reimbursement OR match must be documented by timesheets and paystubs . Visit the DOF website for more information on el

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