2025 Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC)

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Purpose:
To provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters.
Description:
The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Program is a federally funded grant program that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. The VFC Program is not intended for major equipment purchases (fire engines, vehicles, etc.) or capital repairs. The VFC Program has a 50/50 match provision, which requires the applying department to be able to meet the intended grant award, dollar for dollar. Awards for departments are set at a minimum of $500 with a maximum of $20,000. Amounts may be adjusted based on the grant funding available. For additional information please contact Amanda Jernigan at Amanda.Jernigan@fire.ca.gov or Bryan Giambrone at Bryan.Giambrone@fire.ca.gov.
Please visit the Cooperative Efforts web page on the CAL FIRE website for more information about this grant and how to apply.
https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/cooperative-efforts
Eligibility Requirements
Eligible Applicants:
- Nonprofit
- Public Agency
- Tribal Government
Please visit the Cooperative Efforts web page on the CAL FIRE website for more information on this grant and how to apply.
https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-protection/cooperative-efforts
Important Dates
Funding Details
How to Apply
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.
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