Grant opportunity · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Forest Service

Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program

Up to $3,500 per award

About this opportunity

The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program provides financial, technical, and related assistance to rural volunteer fire departments in Maryland to enhance wildland fire suppression capabilities, improve firefighter safety, promote the use of wildland personal protective equipment, and provide basic wildland fire training. The program awards competitive sub-grants on a 50/50 cost-share basis, reimbursing up to $3,500 per department for eligible wildland firefighting equipment and training. Funded through federal funds (USDA Forest Service) administered by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Forest Service, applications are scored using a points system and funded until annual federal funds are depleted. The 2025 cycle awarded $167,314 in federal grants against a…

Who may apply

non-profit, government

Deadline

2025-09-15

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