Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants

- Grant program provides federal assistance to organize, train and equip fire departments in rural areas - Currently accepting applications - Key eligibility requirements: * Must serve rural areas/communities with population of 10,000 or less * Area fire departments can serve larger populations if service area includes qualifying rural areas * 50-50 matching funds required (non-federal dollars) - Target recipients: State foresters and rural fire departments - Funding can be used for: * Fire department organization * Training programs * Equipment acquisition * Fire prevention/suppression activities - Program previously known as Rural Community Fire Protection Program - Main goal is supporting fire prevention and suppression in rural communities