Forestry Division: Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant

Forestry Division: Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The Forestry Division's Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant, administered by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, provides essential funding to rural fire departments. This program supports training, equipping, and organizing efforts to enhance fire response capabilities in rural communities. By offering cost-share grants, the initiative aims to strengthen local fire departments, ensuring they are well-prepared to protect lives and property from wildfires and other emergencies. Participation is encouraged, benefiting all counties in Montana.

Overview

About VFC GRANT PROGRAM The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, makes funding available to rural fire departments. This federal funding is passed through and administered by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program is authorized by the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1990, (Farm Bill) and assists rural volunteer fire departments by providing cost-share grants for training, equipping, and organizing. Rural fire departments represent the first line of defense in coping with wildfires and other emergencies in rural areas and rural communities. These departments are charged with the protection of lives, homes, and business investments. The VFC grant has been an excellent resource for local fire organizations, and we encourage your participation. These grants have certainly benefited all 56 counties within Montana.

Eligibility

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