VFA Grants Phase 2 (2027)
Forecasted
VFA Grants Phase 2 (2027) supports Washington’s rural volunteer fire services with equipment, communications, and prevention projects to strengthen wildland firefighting and protect communities.
Funder: Washington Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $18,000 per district, with a 10% district match; approximately 50 awards planned
Summary: Supports Washington rural volunteer fire services with equipment, communications, prevention, and other projects that strengthen wildland firefighting capabilities.
Key Information: Funding is for Washington fire districts and departments serving rural communities; larger communities qualify only for work benefiting their rural service area.
Description
The Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Phase 2 grant is administered by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), using federal USDA Forest Service VFA funding and State HB 1168 funding. The program aims to improve the capacity and capability of rural volunteer fire services and protect Washington communities from wildfire. Supported work includes fire equipment, communications, fire prevention, and other fire-service needs.
Phase 2 is part of DNR’s broader assistance to help local and rural fire districts establish, develop, improve, and maintain wildland firefighting capabilities. These programs make equipment, training, and other assistance more affordable. DNR intends to select approximately 50 districts statewide through an application scoring process. Program availability depends on funding and resources.
