Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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- Posted
- Jan 25, 2026
- Amount
- $10,000
- Closes
- Rolling intake; check eligibility
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Amount
$10,000
Who can apply
Fire departments located within the ODNR Forestry Wildfire Protection Areas are eligible to apply for VFA grants
About this opportunity
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant program is a 50/50 cost share grant program administered through the Ohio Division of Forestry. The VFA Grant program is focused on helping fire departments acquire wildland fire equipment (UTVs / ATVs / wildfire slip-in units), PPE, MARCS communication devices, and other items that support rural fire department development. Maximum grant award is $10,000. Fire departments located within the ODNR Forestry Wildfire Protection Areas are eligible to apply for VFA grants. FD applicants must have a Fire Department Identification number (FDID). FD applicants (or their fiscal entity) must have a UEI number that is registered with sam.gov in order to receive funds.