Volunteer Firefighter Pension Fund
This grant supports Colorado local governments by matching their tax contributions to volunteer firefighter pension funds, aiming to strengthen volunteer fire departments and improve statewide fire protection services.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Application opens) | October 31, 2026 (Application deadline for timely state contribution)
Funding Amounts: Annual state match: ~$4–4.5 million distributed across 200+ pension funds; award amount based on statutory calculation matching local tax contributions.
Summary: Supports Colorado local governments in providing retirement benefits to volunteer firefighters by matching local pension fund tax contributions.
Description
This program, administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), provides a state match to local governments that contribute tax revenue to volunteer firefighter pension funds. The goal is to strengthen the sustainability of volunteer fire departments by ensuring volunteers have access to meaningful retirement benefits, helping to attract and retain volunteer firefighters and improve fire protection services statewide.
