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Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Program (North Carolina)

 
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    CFDA#

    10.664     		 

    Funder Type

    State Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    North Carolina Forest Service

    Summary

    The N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) is pleased to offer the Volunteer Fire Assistance Award Program. This program is for North Carolina fire departments serving a population of less than 10,000 people. This award program will be provided to qualifying departments chosen during the application process for purchasing authorized items for wildland firefighting.

    The ability for fire departments to purchase these items will provide for increased firefighter safety, more efficient suppression operations, and will increase the number of properly equipped firefighters in our state.

     

    History of Funding

    2021/22 awards are available to view at: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/pdf/2022VFAP_Awards.pdf

    2022/23 awards are available to view at: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/pdf/22-23VFAP_Awards.pdf

    2023/24 awards are available to view at: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/pdf/23-24VFAP_Awards.pdf

    Additional Information

    Authorized Use of Funds:

    • Equipping wildland engines (tanks, pumps, hose up to 3”, hose reels, fittings, nozzles, etc.)
    • Wildland PPE (Fire pants/shirts, gloves, brush jackets, nomex jumpsuits, hardhats, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) Note: All wildland PPE purchased must meet NFPA 1977 Standards.
    • Wildland Fire Tools (fire rakes, shovels, combination tools, Pulaski's, backpack pumps, chainsaws, leaf blowers, etc.
    • Communications Equipment (radios, pagers, and accessories)

    ITEMS NOT AUTHORIZED INCLUDE: (but are not limited to) drones, laptops or tablets, drop tanks, structural turnout gear, drip torches, Emergency Medical Equipment, or any other item not used in the suppression of or protection from wildland fire.

    Contacts

    N.C. Forest Service Staff

    N.C. Forest Service Staff

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  • Eligibility Details

    In order for a Fire Department to be considered for this grant the following must be met:

    • A single fire department serving a rural area or a rural community with a population of 10,000 or less is eligible (latest Census).
    • Area fire departments (fire districts, townships, etc.) may serve an aggregate population of greater than 10,000 as long as the service area of the fire department includes a rural area or a rural community having a population of 10,000 or less. The VFA funding must be used to benefit the rural population.
    • A single county or town with a population over 10,000 which is served by two or more fire districts operating entirely within the bounds of the county or town may qualify as long as the service area of a given fire department includes a rural area or a rural community or the population of the fire department's jurisdiction is 10,000 or less. The VFA funding must be used for the rural area.
    • A single community with a population greater than 10,000 and having a single fire department with one or more fire stations may qualify. The fire department must have a service area that includes a rural area or community that does not exceed 10,000 population. The VFA funding must be used only for the benefit of the rural population. Similarly, a single community with a population greater than 10,000, which also provide fire protection to an adjoining rural community of 10,000 or less population by contract, may also be eligible provided the VFA funding is used entirely to support the rural community.
    • A single community fire department serving a population greater than 10,000 and not providing protection to a rural area or to a rural community is not eligible for VFA financial assistance.
    • Fire Departments must be National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by December 2, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Individual amounts vary up to $5,000 and must be matched dollar-for-dollar (50% of total project cost). 

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