MI Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant

The MI Volunteer Fire Assistance program aids rural fire departments in obtaining essential firefighting equipment. It targets communities with populations of 10,000 or less, ensuring they have the necessary resources to protect publicly-owned forested lands. Applicants must fulfill a 50/50 matching grant requirement and be registered with the State Fire Marshall's office. Projects focused on personal protection gear and foam equipment are prioritized, promoting safety for both firefighters and the communities they serve.

Program objective
To assist fire departments in acquiring fire fighting equipment for local communities.
Criteria
The number of fire departments involved; number of communities served; population of area served; number of formal, written, nonpay mutual aid agreements; annual budget; type of organization (paid or volunteer); current participation in FHA Community Facilities Loan; currently under a commercial loan; unusual fire hazards; type of water supply; and insurance classification.

Eligibility

Fire departments in rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less and that have publicly-owned forested land within protection area.50/50 matching grant requirement. The fire department must be registered with the State Fire Marshall’s office and file all incident reports.