Grant Applications -- Rural and Volunteer Fire Assistance Programs.

The Department of Interior (DOI) and the Nevada Division of Forestry (NDF) are accepting applications for the Rural and Volunteer Fire Assistance Programs. Eligible departments may apply for funding from both agencies.

The intent of these programs is to assist local and volunteer fire departments to improve their readiness for and response to wildfires, especially in the Wildland urban interface. Specific information and instructions, eligibility criteria and grant applications for both programs are contained in the Adove PDF file listed below. While both programs are similar, there are some specific differences in application criteria.

Eligibility:
Eligible departments are those that serve communities with a population of less than 10,000. All departments must have a cooperative fire protection assistance agreement with either DOI or NDF.

Both grant programs require a 10% match from the grant recipient. Matching share can be in the form of cash or “in kind” contributions, to include donated labor, services, equipment, supplies, and more.

The maximum grant award from DOI is $20,000. The maximum grant award from NDF is $10,000. The majority of funds are expected to be awarded by May 2003.

Applications must be submitted to the local Fire Management Officers of the Bureau of Land Management or Nevada Division of Forestry. Application deadline is February 28, 2003.

The Nevada Fire Board wishes your department the best of luck in obtaining grant funds from these agencies. For specific questions about the programs, please refer to the instructions in each agency packet.


Electronic Grant Applications: The grant applications have been designed to be completed electronically and then mailed with appropriate signatures to the granting agency. The applications are provided in two formats.