VFA Grants Phase 2 (2027)
VFA Grants Phase 2 (2027) supports Washington rural volunteer fire services with vehicles, equipment, communications, training, and prevention projects to strengthen wildland firefighting and protect communities.
Funder: Washington Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: November 2, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026 (Application deadline) | December 31, 2026 (Expected awards) | January 31, 2028 (Completion and reimbursement deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $18,000 per department, with a 10% project-cost match; approximately 50 districts statewide
Summary: Supports Washington rural volunteer fire services with equipment, communications, training, prevention, and other projects that strengthen wildland firefighting capacity.
Key Information: Applicants must have at least 80% volunteer firefighter membership and serve an eligible rural community.
Description
Washington DNR administers the 2027 Volunteer Fire Assistance Phase 2 program using U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service VFA funds and Washington House Bill 1168 funding. The program strengthens rural and volunteer fire districts and departments that protect rural communities and cooperate in suppressing wildland fires within or near federally and state-managed lands.
Funding supports wildland firefighting vehicles and equipment, communications systems, training, fire prevention education and planning, and dry hydrant systems. The goal is to help local and rural fire services establish, develop, improve, and maintain their wildland firefighting capabilities while protecting Washington communities from wildfire.
