The Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant (VFA) program is designed to provide funding to fire departments in rural areas for the purchase of wildland firefighting suppression equipment. This grant is a 50/50 matching funds program, meaning that fire departments must match the grant amount with their own funds. The goal is to enhance the firefighting capabilities of rural fire departments, ensuring they have the necessary equipment to respond effectively to wildfires. Eligible applicants include single fire departments serving rural communities with populations of 10,000 or less, as well as certain aggregations of fire departments that meet specific criteria. The application deadline for this grant is November 15, 2024, and the maximum grant amount available is $2,500.