Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program (Montana)

 
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    CFDA#

    10.664     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)

    Summary

    The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program provides financial and technical assistance to Montana fire departments in cities or communities with a population under 10,000. The primary objectives of the program are saving lives and protecting property in rural areas.

    Examples of approved projects include:

    • Fire protection organization and planning - This includes formation of a rural or volunteer fire district fire plans
    • Fire training - This includes Structural fire protection and Wildland fire protection
    • Fire equipment - This includes Communications systems; Conversion of excess military property; and New equipment purchases
    • Wildland personal protective equipment (PPE)
     

    History of Funding

    None is available.

    Additional Information

    Normal operational expenses, maintenance expenses and construction or improvements to fire stations for housing fire equipment are not eligible to receive VFA funds.

    Contacts

    Doug Williams

    Doug Williams
    Forestry Division
    2705 Spurgin Road
    Missoula, MT 59804
    (406) 622-5455
    (406) 444-2684

    Rhea Blankenship

    Rhea Blankenship

    ,
    406.542.4267
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are Montana fire departments serving a rural area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less. 

    Deadline Details

    Applications were to be submitted by May 18, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually. 

    Award Details

    Individual award amounts vary. Financial assistance on any project requires a non-federal match for project expenditures. The funding must be matched on a 10 percent basis (90% VFC-10% match).

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