Volunteer Fire Capacity Program

About this grant

Assists fire departments with purchasing wildland fire equipment and personal protective equipment.

Eligibility details

• Eligible applicants: A single fire department serving a rural area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less is eligible. This will be based on the 2020 census data. A single community with a population greater than 10,000 and having a single fire department with one or more fire stations may qualify. The fire department must have a service area that exclusively serves a rural area or community that does not exceed 10,000 population. The VFC funding must be used only for the benefit of that rural population. Similarly, a single community with a population greater than 10,000 which also provides fire protection to an adjoining rural community of 10,000 or less population by contract may also be eligible provided the VFC funding is used entirely to support the rural community. A single community fire department serving a population greater than 10,000 and not providing protection to a rural area or to a rural community is not eligible for VFC financial assistance.
• Matching funds: 50% match required

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