Grant applications are accepted from eligible Minnesota fire departments from April 1 through June 1 each year. The grant application can be found at http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/grants/ruralfire/vfagrantapp.pdf. Please refer to the application guidance for detailed submission information.
The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant program is a cost-share program that provides financial and technical assistance to Minnesota fire departments in cities or communities with a population under 10,000. The primary objectives of the program are saving lives and protecting property in rural areas. Priority is given to fire departments that have the greatest need. Additional considerations include the type of project, fire runs and number of previous years funded. Fire departments will not receive funding if MFIRS (MN Fire Incident Reporting System) reports are not filed with the State Fire Marshall's Office each year. Acceptable project examples include Establishing a fire department or reorganizing an inactive fire department; Conversions of federal excess property vehicles to fire control rigs; Communications - warning systems (not sirens on buildings), pagers, radios (must be compatible with the counties' 911 system, must have scanning ability and be multi-channel programmable. One channel must have the state fire mutual aid frequency (154.295 mhz); Personal safety equipment (structural and wildland); Fire equipment (hose, nozzles, etc.); and Training. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary.
None is available.
$5,000
Additional contact: Eugene Mannelin, (218) 327-4373; gene.mannelin@state.mn.us.
Name: Kristie Prahl
Department: Minnesota Interagency Fire Center
Street: 402 SE 11th Street
City: Grand Rapids
Zip: 55744
Email: kristie.prahl@state.mn.us
Fax: (218) 327-4527
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