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Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program — Phase 3

Funds front remote monitors, communications equipment, wildland boots, or fire shelters; about 55 districts/departments funded per cycle. Part of a broader DNR Fire District Assistance suite that also includes VFA Phase 1 (discounted purchases through the DNR fire cache, not a traditional grant), VFA Phase 2 (up to $18,000 at 10% match -- currently closed, reopening November 2, 2026), and separate HB 1168 grants (Operations up to $20K, PPE/Communications up to $25K, Computer up to $4K with no ma

Status
Accepting applications
Deadline
See official source
Award
Up to $5,000
Where
WA
Funder
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Last verified
October 14, 2026

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